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What is the Kingdom in the Linnaean classification of humans?
Animalia
What is the Phylum in the Linnaean classification of humans?
Chordata
What is the Class in the Linnaean classification of humans?
Mammalia
What is the SubClass in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the IntraClass in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the Order in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the SubOrder in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the SuperFamily in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the Family in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the Genus in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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What is the Species in the Linnaean classification of humans?
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Study Notes
Linnaean Classification of Humans
- Classification system developed by Carl Linnaeus used to categorize living organisms based on shared characteristics.
- Humans belong to the Kingdom Animalia, indicating they are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Phylum: Chordata - Represents animals with a notochord, including all vertebrates.
- Class: Mammalia - Characterized by the presence of mammary glands, hair, and three middle ear bones.
- SubClass: Theria - Encompasses all living mammals except for monotremes; includes placental and marsupial mammals.
- IntraClass: Euthera - Refers to placental mammals, which give birth to relatively mature young.
Further Classification Levels
- Order: Primates - Known for large brains, forward-facing eyes, and flexible limbs, which includes humans, apes, and monkeys.
- SubOrder: Anthropoides - Covers apes and humans, emphasizing similarities in physical and genetic traits.
- SuperFamily: Hominoidea - The group containing all apes, which are distinct from Old World monkeys.
Family and Species
- Family: Hominidae - Known as the great apes family, which includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
- Genus: Homo - Represents human species and close relatives, highlighting evolutionary aspects.
- Species: Sapiens - Denotes modern humans, recognized for advanced cognitive abilities and critical thinking skills.
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Description
Explore the hierarchical structure of the Linnaean classification system as it pertains to humans. This quiz covers key taxonomic ranks from Kingdom to SuperFamily, providing a foundational understanding of biological classification.
