Classification Flashcards
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Q
Difference between Aristotle and Linneaus?
A
Aristotle just created the basic system for classification, Linneaus created the binomial nomenclature containing the genus and species of an organism
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Q
Who created binomial nomenclature?
A
Linneaus
2
Q
What’s the order of classification?
A
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
3
Q
What’s humans classification in order?
A
Animalia Chordata Mammalia Primates Hominidae Homo Sapien
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Q
Which out of the three are the most closely related? Canis domesticus, Felis domesticus, and Canis lupus?
A
Canis domesticus & Canis lupus
5
Q
How do you write the binomial nomenclature of an organism?
A
Genus+species
Species is always lowercase
