FINALS/ Animal Classification And Anatomical Language Flashcards
It is a system of classifying organisms into increasingly specific groups
Taxonomic hierarchy
Taxonomic hierarchy ( top to bottom)
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Father of modern TAXONOMY. Developed a system of naming, ranking and classifying organisms known as ___
Carl Linnaeus
Binomial nomenclature
Each living thing has a name consisting of two latin words: the ___ and the ___
Genus
Specific epithet
Determine which is genus and species
• Lions scientific name ( Panthera leo)
Genus - Panthera
Species - leo
How human beings are classified based on linnaean classification
• Domain -
• Kingdom -
• Phyum -
• Class -
• Order -
• Family -
• Genus -
• Species -
Eukarya
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primate
Hominidae
Homo
Sapiens
The groupings of organisms is based on their _____
Shared observable characteristics
Scientist have also been using ___ to know whether a living thing is related to another
Genetic data
A __ also known as ___ is a tool used to identify organisms based on their OBSERVABLE CHARACTERISTICS. It consist of a series of paired statements, each with two possible answersm
Classification key
Dichotomous key
One of the most important factors used to classify animals. By examining an animals ___, scientist can learn about its evolutionary history and relationship to other animals.
Anatomical structures
Body plan
The most basic level of classification
Symmetry
Animals have left and right side that mirror images of each other
Bilaterally symmetrical
Animals have a body plan that can be divided into equal parts along any axis passing through the center
Radially symmetrical
Have no symmetry. These animals are often simple and have limited movement, such as sponges
Assymetrical
The presence or absence of this is Another important anatomical feature used to classify animals
Body cavity