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1. Classification Chapter 17
2. Vocabulary Classification – grouping of objects or information based on similarities
Taxonomy – branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their shared characteristics.
3. Aristotle The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) developed the first system of biological classification.
4. Linnaeus Video
5. Linnaeus In the late 18th century, Carolus Linnaeus developed a method of grouping organisms that is still used today.
Linnaeus’s system was based on physical and structural similarities of organisms.
He used a classification system called binomial nomenclature. The first word identifies the genus and the second the species.
6. Which of the following is the correct way to write the scientific name for a domestic dog? Dog
Canine
Canis lupus
Canis lupus
8. Which of the following is the correct way to write the common name for a domestic dog? Dog
Canine
Canis lupus
Canis lupus
10. Put them in order!Put them in order!
12. Which of these classification is most specific? Family
Genus
Phylum
Order
13. Dogs (Canus familiaris) are most closely related genetically to which of the following organisms? African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus)
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos)
Domestic cat (Felis catus)
15. Phylogenic relationships In order to illustrate a relationship between members with similar DNA or evolution, a phylogenic tree is used.
18. Let’s make a key!!
22. Phylogenic relationships In order to illustrate a relationship between members with similar DNA or evolution, a phylogenic chart is used.
REMEMBER: When a new organism is discovered or in order to identify the scientific name of an organism, a dichotomous key is used.
25. The Six Kingdoms Archaebacteria – Ancient bacteria
Eubacteria – True bacteria
Protista - Algae, Protozoans, Slime molds
Fungi – Mushrooms and Lichen
Plantae - DUH??
Animalia – Invertebrates and vertebrates