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Chapter 17
TaxonomyBiology
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classification- grouping of organisms based on shared characteristics
taxonomy- branch of biology dealing w/ classifying and naming org
Which is the correct scientific name?
URSUS HORRIBILUSUrsus HorribilusUrsus horribilusUrsus horribilus
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1. kingdom- most inclusive; contains largest # of organisms
2. phylum (animals)- more selective or specific than
division (plants)- kingdom
3. class- more specific than phylum; fewer org than one above
4. order increasingly more specific & fewer org; more
5. family closely related
6. genus used to identify
7. species & name org
Taxonomic Categories
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Taxon Housecat Mtn lion Dog Human
Kingdom Animalia Animalia Animalia Animalia
Phylum Chordata Chordata Chordata Chordata
Class Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia
Order Carnivora Carnivora Carnivora Primata
Family Felidae Felidae Canidae Hominidae
Genus Felis Felis Canis Homo
Species domesticus concolor familiaris sapiens