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Taxonomy and Classification. The classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships. . Taxonomy is. The systematic grouping of organisms into categories on the basis of evolutionary or structural relationships between them . Classification is. 1. Kingdom.
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The classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships. Taxonomy is
The systematic grouping of organisms into categories on the basis of evolutionary or structural relationships between them Classification is 1. Kingdom 2. Phylum 3. Class 4. Order 5. Family 6. Genus 7. Species
Some History • Aristotle: Greek philosopher (384 – 322 BC) • Began classifying organisms into 3 distinct groups: Of the air flying Of the water swimming Of the land walking • What’s wrong with this system?
Carolus Linnaeus • Swedish botanist • 1707 – 1778 • Developed system of • binomial nomenclature • Bi = two • Nomial= name • Nomenclature = system of assigning names • Two-name system still in use today • Consists of 7 categories • Latin-based -- Why Latin? • Universally accepted language • Language that’s not used anymore
Mountain lion Puma Cougar Catamount Panther Ghost Cat Name this Animal
The Scientific or Latin Name for this species is Felis concolor (Always italics or underlined) Felis = Genus (always capitalized) concolor = Species (Always lower case) Name this Animal