Taxonomy 5 Flashcards
involves describing, naming, and classifying organisms (the oldest branch of plant study)
Taxonomy
a system of naming objects
nomenclature
a taxonomic group at any level in the hierarchical system
taxon
includes all the descendants of a particular common ancestor + the ancestor itself
monophyletic group
binomial system
-Only one correct scientific name for a species
-Many common names may be given to the same species in the same language and in different
languages
binomial system species name
all living organisms given two-word Latin scientific name
published species plantarum
Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778)
Linnaeus
-Developed Latin names for organisms
-Abbreviated names to two parts (binomials)
-Placed one to many species in each genus
varieties that arise from human activities
cultivars
what happens if species has cultivars or varieties?
their names consist of 3 parts
rules that govern the naming and classification of wild species
International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
rules that govern the naming and classification of cultivated plants
International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants
Rules for naming a new species:
- Unique name and description must be published 2. A type specimen of the new taxon must be
deposited in an herbarium and available for stud
Starting point for naming vascular plants
is Species Plantarum
what is a preserved (dried) plant that is typically deposited in an herbarium called
A type specimen