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Classification of Living Things

Learn about the classification of living organisms based on structures and functions, using binomial nomenclature with Carolus Linnaeus's two-name system. Explore the rules for writing scientific names and the 8 levels in the modern classification system. Discover the mnemonic for remembering the 7 levels easily.

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Classification of Living Things

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  1. Classification of Living Things

  2. What is classification? • Classification is the grouping of living organisms according to similar structures and functions.

  3. Binomial Nomenclature • Developed by Carolus Linnaeus • Two-name system: • First name is the organism’s genus • Second name is the organism’s species

  4. What rules are used to write scientific names? • The first letter of the genus is ALWAYS capitalized • The first letter of the species is NEVER capitalized • Scientific names of organisms are always italicized or underlined

  5. Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species The modern classification system : Developed by Carolus Linnaeus Consists of 8 levels:

  6. Helpful way to remember the 7 levels • King Philip Came Over For Grape Soda. • King Philip Came Over For Green Skittles.

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