Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Clasification Flashcards
Name the pyramaid of classification
/ Genus / Species / Family / Order / Class / Phylum / Kingdom
2 contributes of linnaeous
1: naming system— biannual nomenclature
2: grouping organisms based on their observable features
Genus
1st name,,,, similar characteristics, example 4 legs claws sharp teeth::::::ALWAYS CAPATALIZED
Species
Always lower case,,,, 2nd name distinctive like characteristics * reproduce off sprig***
Why are all animals phylums chordata
All vertebrates
Why would an animal have a mammal class
Warm blooded
Classification
Process of grouping things based on their similarities
Taxonomy
Scientific study of how living things are classified
Who’s contributes are the classification system based on
Carulos Linnaseues
Taxonomic key explain
They are useful tools that help determine the identity of an organism. Taxonomic keys consists of a series of paired statements that describe the various physical characteristics of different organisms