Questions and Answers
What is an animal species?
A group of animals that share similar genetic material such that they can mate and produce viable offsprings.
What is the taxonomic classification hierarchy?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
All livestock belong to what domain?
Eukaryotic cells.
What kingdom do livestock belong to?
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What phylum do livestock belong to?
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What class do livestock belong to except for chickens and turkeys?
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What class do chickens and turkeys belong to?
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What traits do all mammals possess?
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What traits do Aves possess?
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What is a trait of the order Artiodactyla?
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What are the traits of Perissodactyla?
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What are the traits of Carnivora?
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What are the three orders within the class Mammalia?
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What is the order, family, genus, and species of cattle?
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What is the order of non-European cows?
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What is the family of non-European cows?
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What is the genus of non-European cows?
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What is the species of non-European cows?
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What is the order of European cows?
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What is the family of European cows?
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What is the genus of European cows?
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What is the species of European cows?
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What is the order of sheep?
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What is the family of sheep?
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What is the genus of sheep?
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What is the species of sheep?
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What is the order of goats?
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What is the family of goats?
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What is the genus of goats?
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What are ungulates?
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Study Notes
Animal Taxonomy Overview
- Animal species are groups with shared genetic traits, allowing mating and viable offspring.
- Taxonomic classification follows a hierarchy: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Livestock Classification
- All livestock are classified under the domain Eukarya, characterized by eukaryotic cells.
- Livestock belong to the Kingdom Animalia, indicating they are animals.
- The Phylum for livestock is Chordata, which includes animals with a notochord.
Classes of Livestock
- Most livestock, excluding chickens and turkeys, fall under the Class Mammalia, which are mammals.
- Chickens and turkeys are categorized under Class Aves, the bird class.
Mammalian Traits
- Mammals possess unique traits, including mammary glands for lactation and the presence of hair.
Bird Traits
- Aves are distinguished by their ability to grow feathers.
Livestock Orders
- The Order Artiodactyla features cloven-hoofed animals (two toes), including many livestock like cows and sheep.
- The Order Perissodactyla includes animals with odd numbers of toes (one or three).
- Carnivora includes animals that primarily eat meat.
Orders within Mammalia
- Three notable orders within the Class Mammalia are: Artiodactyla, Perissodactyla, and Carnivora.
Cattle Taxonomy
- Cattle fall under the Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae, Genus Bos, and species Taurus for non-European cows, and Indicus for European cows.
Sheep Taxonomy
- Sheep are classified under the Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae, Genus Ovis, and species Aries.
Goat Taxonomy
- Goats share the Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae, Genus Capra, and species Hircus.
Additional Terminology
- Ungulates refer to hooved animals with one bone in contact with the ground, commonly seen in livestock.
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