Why are living organisms classified? Why are the classification systems changing every now and then? What different criteria would you choose to classify people that you meet often... Why are living organisms classified? Why are the classification systems changing every now and then? What different criteria would you choose to classify people that you meet often? What do we learn from identification of individuals and populations? Given below is the scientific name of Mango. Identify the correctly written name: Mangifera Indica or Mangifera indica. Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels. Can you identify the correct sequence of taxonomical categories? (a) Species → Order → Phylum → Kingdom (b) Genus → Species → Order → Kingdom (c) Species → Genus → Order → Phylum. Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word 'species'. Discuss with your teacher the meaning of species in case of higher plants and animals on one hand, and bacteria on the other hand. Define and understand the following terms: (i) Phylum (ii) Class (iii) Family (iv) Order (v) Genus. Illustrate the taxonomical hierarchy with suitable examples of a plant and an animal.
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The question set presents various inquiries related to the classification and taxonomy of living organisms, exploring aspects such as the reasons for classification, the criteria used for it, and specific terms within taxonomical hierarchy.
Answer
Mangifera indica. Taxon: A rank like species, genus. Sequence: Species → Genus → Order → Phylum.
The correctly written name is Mangifera indica. A taxon is a taxonomic category. Correct sequence: Species → Genus → Order → Phylum. 'Species' varies in plants, animals, and bacteria based on genetic similarities.
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The correctly written name is Mangifera indica. A taxon is a taxonomic category. Correct sequence: Species → Genus → Order → Phylum. 'Species' varies in plants, animals, and bacteria based on genetic similarities.
More Information
The classification system is dynamic because it evolves with scientific advancements and changes in our understanding of organisms. Binomial nomenclature was developed by Carl Linnaeus and is standardized globally.
Tips
Students often forget that only the genus name is capitalized and italicized when writing scientific names.
Sources
- Biology Why Are Living Organisms Classified?: Answer | PDF - fr.scribd.com
- EXERCISES 1. Why are living organisms classified? 2. Why ... - Filo - askfilo.com
- The Living World NCERT Exercise Solution Class Eleven Biology - excellup.com
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