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Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying organisms.

Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying organisms. Carl Linneaus created a simple system for naming organisms. He used a two name system called binomial nomenclature. The two part name is the scientific name made up of the genus and species

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Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying organisms.

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  1. Taxonomy is the science of naming and classifying organisms. Carl Linneaus created a simple system for naming organisms. He used a two name system called binomial nomenclature. The two part name is the scientific name made up of the genus and species The genus is a taxonomic category containing similar species. Example: Red Oak and Willow Oak Quercus rubaQuercus phellos (note: the scientific name is written with the genus name capitalized and the species name with lower case letters or it is written italics.) A group of genera that have similar traits are grouped together in a family. A group of families with similar traits are grouped together in an order. A group of orders with similar traits are grouped together in a class. A group of classes with similar traits are grouped together in a phylum. A group of phylum with similar traits are grouped together in a kingdom. Kingdoms are grouped into domains. D K P C O F G S dear king phillip came over for good soup The largest taxonomic category has the least number of traits (Domains & Kingdoms) The smallest taxonomic category has the most number of traits (species)

  2. There are three Domains or superkingdoms. Domain Bacteria Includes the Kingdom of Eubacteria Characteristics of the Kingdom include: - prokaryotic cell types - unicellular body type (one celled organisms) - can be found in all environments on Earth - most abundant organisms on Earth - includes organisms that can be helpful or harmful - bacterial organisms in this Kingdom are classified by their shape - some of the organisms in this kingdom are autotrophs and some are heterotrophs (some act as decomposers) Domain Archaea Included the Kingdom of Archaebacteria Characteristics of this Kingdom: - prokaryotic cell types - cell walls are present - live in some of the most severe conditions on Earth -

  3. Domain Archaea Included the Kingdom of Archaebacteria Characteristics of this Kingdom: - prokaryotic cell types - unicellular body types (one celled organisms) - cell walls are present - live in some of the most severe conditions on Earth - some species are autotrophs and some species are heterotrophs

  4. Domain Eukarya There are four different Kingdoms within this domain. All of the Kingdoms contain eukaryotic cells. Amoeba Paramecium Kelp Diatoms Yeast Mold Mushrooms Grass Trees ferns Earthworms Dog Cow Sponge

  5. How to read a Dichotomous Key - Look at first line of the Pamisham Creature Key 1a. Reads “The creature has a large wide head” - look for all of the creatures that fit that description (#s 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18) - at the end of the line… it says to go to 2 2a. Reads “ The creature has 3 eyes” - look for all of the creatures with a wide head that have 3 eyes (#s 2,5,10,15,18) - at the end of the line… it says to go to 3 3a. Reads “There is a star in the middle of its chest” - look at those creatures from the previous step that fit (#s 2, 5,10) -at the end of the line… it says to go to 4 4a. Reads “ The creature has hair spikes” - creature number 5 is the only one with hair spikes which at the end of the line says it is Broadus hairus Now repeat for until each creature is identified. If line “a” of each number does not lead to a new creature start using “b”

  6. After the Pamisham creatures have been identified try to classify the dinosaurs. Here you will decide what traits will be used to divide the dinosaurs up into two groups. These have to be traits that you see in the pictures. Once you divide the dinosaurs up into two groups, decide on another trait to divide each group up into subgroups. A Group B Group (has what trait) (has what trait) A1 Group A2 Group B1 Group B2 Group (Note what trait each subgroup has)

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