Post on 21-May-2015
ClassificationClassification
Word Definition Picture
ClassificationPutting things
into groups based on how they are the
same
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TaxonomyThe study of identifying,
classifying, and naming living
things
Classifiy these items into different groupsItalian bread
Pita bread
sausage
Kale
Fried ricetortillas
soybeans
Green beans
wheat bread
Iceberg lettuce
Fried chicken
spaghetti
Sweet peas
Complex food:
Meat:
Vegetables:
Bread:
History of Classification1. Aristotle – ancient Greek, 1st to develop a
system of classification
• Created Kingdoms: - Plant and animal
• Plants: divided by size and structure
• Animals: divided on
where they lived
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Carolus Linnaeus
* 18th century Swedish scientist
classified plants and animals according to similarities in form.
He gave organisms two names using Latin -
Genus and species
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Binomial
Nomenclature
1. two word naming system (LATIN)
Panthera leo
2. First word – Genus – a group of similar organisms that have different characteristics
3. Second word: Species – smallest, most precise classification category
Examples of Binomial Nomenclature
1. Canis familiaris – domesticated dog
2. Canis latrans – coyote
3. Canis lupus – gray wolf
Writing Scientific Names
Genus – always CAPITALIZED
species – always lowercase
**Italicized or Underlined**
Practice by writing down the scientific name
Genus: Felis
Common Name
Species Scientific Name?
Chinese Mountain Cat
bieti
Jungle Cat chaus
Wild Cat silvestris
Try again! What’s the scientific name?
Genus: Betta
Common Name Species Scientific Name?
Striped Fighting Fish
signata
Penang Mouth-brooding
Fighting Fish
fasciata
Siamese Fighting Fish
spendens