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Linnaean Classification of Organisms . Mrs. Stewart. Choose… Work with face partners today. Biodiversity – Think--Pair – Share. Where do we get all the biodiversity within a population? Mutations Random pairing of gametes Independent assortment Crossing over. Taxonomy. Carolus Linnaeus.
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Linnaean Classification of Organisms Mrs. Stewart
Biodiversity – Think--Pair – Share • Where do we get all the biodiversity within a population? • Mutations • Random pairing of gametes • Independent assortment • Crossing over
Taxonomy Carolus Linnaeus • Swedish naturalist • Devised a heirarchal system for classifying and naming organisms The classification of organisms
Elephants Tell your Dog why scientists classify organisms
The Linnaean System Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Dogs Explain to your Elephant how the Linnaean heirarchy system separates organisms
Who is most related? The panda and the grizzly Or The black bear and grizzly
The common names were all different depending on the region. But they referred to the same organisms. Common names Which one is a cougar? A mountain lion? A panther?
Binomial Nomenclature Linnaeus assigned organisms a two-part name. Genus name Species name Example: Ursusarctos Genus name is capitalized Species name is lowercase
Elephants This is a Norn. Norns belong to the genus Norno. This little guy is a “rajus”. Teach your dog how to name this creature using the Linnaeus binomial nomenclature. Write the answer on an Exit Ticket
Dogs This is a Norn. Norns belong to the genus Norno. This little guy is a “dallus”. Teach your elephant how to name this creature using the Linnaeus binomial nomenclature. Write the answer on an Exit Ticket