Classification

Question 1

What is classification?

Answer 1

the name given to the process by which living organisms are sorted into groups

the organisms in each group share similar features

Question 2

What are the taxonomic groups in the Linnean classification?

Answer 2

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kingdom (most inclusive)
phylum
class
order 
family
genus
species

Question 3

How did Aristotle in 350BC develop classification?

Answer 3

Created a book: ‘A history of animals’, this was the first comprehensive study of animals

Question 4

What are the 3 main uses of classification?

Answer 4

identify species - by using a clearly defined classification, the species of an organism can be identified easily

predict characteristics - if several members of a groups share characteristics, it is likely another species in the group will have to same characteristics

find evolutionary links - species in same groups probably share a common ancestor

Question 5

What is the purpose of a single classification system?

Answer 5

scientists worldwide can share their research

links between organisms can easily be seen