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Classification
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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
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B. Developed by Carl Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature System of classification Starts with the broadest end, with most general
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Domain (broadest) Kingdom Phyla Class Order Family Genus Species (Specific)
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DANG KING PHILLIP CAME OVER FOR GREAT Spaghetti
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Lets Look at Humans Kingdom—Animalia Phylum—Chordata Class—Mammilia Order—Primate Family—Homidae Genus—Homo Species—Sapien
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C. Genus and Species are used to name an organism
Homo Sapiens
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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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