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What is classification?
Putting things into orderly groups based on similar characteristics.
What is taxonomy?
The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms.
Who founded taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus
What is the 8-level classification system used today?
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What is the broadest level of classification?
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What are the three parts of Domain?
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What is Binomial Nomenclature?
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What are the two words that make up the scientific name of an organism?
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What language are scientific names usually derived from?
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How should the scientific name be written?
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How many kingdoms are recognized today?
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What are Protista, Animalia, Eubacteria, and Archaebacteria?
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What do scientists look at when they are classifying living things?
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Study Notes
Classification and Taxonomy
- Classification involves organizing organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.
- Taxonomy is the scientific discipline that encompasses the description, naming, and classification of organisms.
Carolus Linnaeus
- Carolus Linnaeus is credited with founding taxonomy and developed a 7-level classification system: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Modern Classification System
- Today's classification system consists of 8 levels starting with Domain and concluding with Species.
- The 8 levels in order are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Domain
- Domain is the broadest category in classification, divided into three domains: Eukaryota, Archaea, and Bacteria.
Binomial Nomenclature
- Binomial nomenclature is a two-part system for naming organisms scientifically.
- The scientific name of an organism consists of two words: the Genus and the species.
Scientific Naming Conventions
- Scientific names are typically derived from Latin or Greek.
- Format for scientific names: Genus is capitalized and italicized, while species is not capitalized but also italicized (e.g., Genus species).
Kingdoms of Life
- Six kingdoms are recognized today, which include Protista, Animalia, Eubacteria, and Archaebacteria among others.
- The classification of living things involves examining their specific characteristics.
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Test your knowledge on the principles of classification and taxonomy in biology. This quiz covers key concepts such as Carolus Linnaeus, modern classification systems, and binomial nomenclature. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of biological organization.
