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1 Classification

2 I. Classification A. Taxonomy is the Field of biology that identifies and classifies organisms 1. Look at characteristics to determine evolutionary relationships 2. Organisms then grouped or classified

3 B. Developed by Carl Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature System of classification Starts with the broadest end, with most general

4 Domain (broadest) Kingdom Phyla Class Order Family Genus Species (Specific)

5 DANG KING PHILLIP CAME OVER FOR GREAT Spaghetti

6 Lets Look at Humans Kingdom—Animalia Phylum—Chordata Class—Mammilia Order—Primate Family—Homidae Genus—Homo Species—Sapien

7 C. Genus and Species are used to name an organism
Homo Sapiens

8 D. Dichotomous Key Tool used to help identify an organism
Lists specific observable traits Each trait will have 2 contrasting options By picking the right features will help you identify an organism


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