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Scientific Classification

Delve into the world of scientific classification, exploring the foundation laid by Linnaeus and the 8-level system used to classify organisms based on shared traits. Unravel the mystery of taxonomy and understand how every species has a place in the grand scheme of life.

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Scientific Classification

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  1. Scientific Classification (Not as scary as it sounds)

  2. What are the different ways to organize this video game collection?

  3. 1.9 million species have been documented by scientist – with an estimated 5-30 million species living on the planet today.

  4. But haven’t we already found and named everything? Scientists discovered this new species of fish - the Pink Handfish – along with 114,000 other new species over the past 3 years.

  5. With so many species, past and present, how do we know when we have found a new species? In the 1700’s, Carl Linnaeus developed the system of scientific classification that we still use today. He is considered the father of taxonomy. Taxonomy is the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms. Statue of Linnaeus as a university student.

  6. CLASSIFICATION is the division of organisms into groups, based on specific characteristics .Taxonomists use an 8 level system to classify living things based on shared characteristics. The system also reveals how closely related the species are..

  7. Levels of Classification: DOMAIN KINGDOM PHYLUM CLASS ORDER FAMILY GENUS SPECIES

  8. Levels of Human Classification DOMAIN: Eukarya KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Primate FAMILY: Hominidae GENUS: Homo SPECIES: Sapiens

  9. BINOMIAL NOMENCLATURE 2 Name Name Catalogue Scientific names always have 2 parts - the GENUS and SPECIES of the organism.

  10. There are 6 Kingdoms: • 2 for bacteria • PLANTS • ANIMALS • PROTISTS • FUNGUS

  11. Do you remember….. To which kingdom do you belong? ANIMALIA Who developed the system for classifying life? LINNEAUS What is the scientific name for our species? Homo sapien What does the word CLASSIFICATION mean? The division of organisms into groups, based on specific characteristics. How many kingdoms are there? 6

  12. Do you remember….. Who developed the system for classifying life? LINNEAUS What is the scientific name for our species? Homo sapien What does the word CLASSIFICATION mean? The division of organisms into groups, based on specific characteristics.

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