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What is the species and how do new species develop?
A species is a specific type of animal and they were developed in creation, but new ones develop when they are discovered.
Define taxonomy.
The science of classifying living things.
Who is known as the father of taxonomy?
Carolus Linnaeus.
What does the phylogenetic tree represent?
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Why are common names a problem for scientists?
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What is binomial nomenclature?
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What constitutes a scientific name?
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List the rules for writing a scientific name.
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What is your name?
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If you were a scientific name, which part would be the genus?
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Which part of your name would be the species identifier?
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Now write your name as a scientific name.
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List the major classification groups (taxa) in order from most specific to least specific.
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Create a mnemonic device for the different classification levels.
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Describe a domain.
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What are the three domains?
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Identify the scientific name that is least like the other two: Canis familiaris, Canis lupus, Felis domesticus.
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Identify the scientific name that is least like the other two: Felis domesticus, Mus domesticus, Felis concolor.
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Identify the scientific name that is least like the other two: Acer rubrum, Acer saccharum, Reseda odorata.
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Study Notes
Species Development and Identification
- A species is a distinct type of animal.
- New species develop through discovery, often based on finding previously unknown organisms.
Taxonomy
- Taxonomy is the scientific discipline focused on classifying living organisms.
Father of Taxonomy
- Carolus Linnaeus is recognized as the father of taxonomy for his work in biological classification.
Phylogenetic Tree
- Represents hypothetical evolutionary relationships among different groups of organisms.
Common Names Challenges
- Common names can lead to confusion as they may describe different characteristics for the same organism.
Binomial Nomenclature
- A two-part naming system used for species identification.
Scientific Name Construction
- A scientific name consists of the genus and species.
Rules for Scientific Naming
- The genus name is capitalized, followed by the species name in lowercase.
- Names are italicized and written in Latin.
Major Taxonomic Groups (Taxa)
- Taxonomic hierarchy from most specific to least specific includes:
- Species
- Genus
- Family
- Order
- Class
- Phylum
- Kingdom
- Domain
Mnemonic for Classification Levels
- "Do kangaroos prefer a cake or frosting getting solid" aids in remembering taxonomic groups.
Domains
- The broadest category in taxonomy is known as a domain.
- There are three recognized domains: Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya.
Scientific Names Comparison
- Identification of species differences in scientific names, e.g.:
- Felis dometicus is less similar when compared to Canis familiaris and Canis lupis.
- Mus domesticus is distinct from Felis dometicus and Felis concolor.
- Reseda odorata is different from Acer rubrum and Acer saccharum.
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Explore the fundamentals of taxonomy and species identification in this quiz. Learn about key concepts such as binomial nomenclature, phylogenetic trees, and the father of taxonomy, Carolus Linnaeus. Test your understanding of how species are classified and the challenges in using common names.
