Classification and Taxonomy

1. Classification and Taxonomy

2. Basics of __________________ • ____________________ – the division of organisms into _____________ (classes) based on specific __________________. • _______________ • Increasingly specific groups • Use ______________ to organize

3. Basics of ____________________ • _________________- the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms. • _______________ • ______________- First to classify by habitat (350 B.C.). • _______________-- developed the modern concept of the species (1600’s). • ________________- Swedish botanist, came up with a seven level system based on shared (common) characteristics, which is used today.

4. Levels of ___________________ • The seven levels start with very ___________ characteristics and become more ___________. • The more _______________ organisms have in common, the more closely they are __________. • They end with each individual ___________.

5. ___________: Animalia ___________: Chordata ___________: Mammalia ___________: Carnivora ___________: Felidae ___________: Felis ___________: Felis domesticus Who am I? A pet cat! Seven Level Classification Example

6. The hierarchey (_______ levels) of humans __________: Animalia __________: Chordata __________: Mammalia __________: Primates __________: Hominidae __________: Homo(man) __________: Homo sapiens(thinking) see page 237… Remember King Phillip Came Over For Green Spaghetti Another Example

7. Scientific Name: The Proper Form • Binomial Nomenclature- “______ __________” • Both words are ___________ if __________ • If ___________, both words are ___________. • ___________ is _______________ and the _____________ portion of the name is _____________ Homosapiens or Homo sapiens

8. _____________________ Key • Used to help ______________ organisms • Has _____________ to a series of _____________ • Examples: • Shoe Key • Backpack Key • Glassware Key • Shark Key • Monster Key

9. Six Kingdom Survey