Classification and Taxonomy

Basics of __________________

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

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.

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 ___________.

Seven Level Classification Example

• ___________: Animalia• ___________: Chordata• ___________: Mammalia• ___________: Carnivora• ___________: Felidae• ___________: Felis• ___________: Felis domesticus

• Who am I?• A pet cat!

Another Example• The hierarchey (_______ levels)

of humans__________: Animalia__________: Chordata__________: Mammalia__________: Primates__________: Hominidae__________: Homo (man)

__________: Homo sapiens (thinking)

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• Remember KingPhillipCameOverFor GreenSpaghetti

Scientific Name: The Proper Form

• Binomial Nomenclature- “______ __________”• Both words are ___________ if __________• If ___________, both words are ___________. • ___________ is _______________ and the

_____________ portion of the name is _____________

Homo sapiens or Homo sapiens

_____________________ Key

• Used to help ______________ organisms• Has _____________ to a series of

_____________– Examples:

• Shoe Key• Backpack Key• Glassware Key• Shark Key• Monster Key

Six Kingdom SurveyArchaebacteria Eubacteria Protista Fungi Plant Animal

Prokaryotic- no nucleusSingle-celled

Prokaryotic- no nucleusSingle-celled

Eukaryotic- has nucleusSingle & Multicellular

Eukaryotic- has nucleusSingle & Multicellular

Eukaryotic- has nucleusMulticellular

Eukaryotic- has nucleusMulticellular

Some Move Some Move Some Move Don’t Move Don’t Move

Some Move

Some make their own food; others get it from

other organisms

Some make their own food; others get it from other organisms

Some make their own food; others get it from other organisms

All members get food from other organisms

All members make their own food

Members eat plants or other animals for food