The History of Taxonomy How did we get the modern system for classifying all species of organisms?

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The History of Taxonomy How did we get the modern system for classifying all species of organisms?

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The History of Taxonomy

How did we get the modern system for classifying all species of organisms?

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Aristotle

4th century BC (384-322BC)

Greek philosopher

Wicked smart guy

First person to suggest classifying organisms

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Aristotle’s Classification System(Only two groups of living things. Can you guess what they were?)

Plants Animals (Which he divided into three subgroups. Can you guess what they were?

Those that fly Those that walk Those that swim

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Aristotle’s classification system was simple, but it lasted for about

2000 years!

And then,along came…

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Carol__ Linnae__ (1707-1778)

Swedish scientist

Fascinating man

Agreed with Aristotle (plants and animals), but grouped them further, based on their form.

Considered the Father of Modern Taxonomy.

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Linnae also invented the way we give scientific names to organisms.

Look at some scientific names (“binomials”). What do you notice about how they are written?

Canis familiaris

Felis domesticus

Homo sapiens

Mephitis mephitis

Quercus alba

Acer saccharum

Mus musculus

Equus zebra

Usually Latin

Two names (genus and species) “binomials”

Only capitalize first letter of the genus

Italics or underlined

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Carol was a very interesting fellow.(Click on the image for a short video on Linnaeus.)

He even changed his own name to sound like it was Latin!

(“Carolus Linnaeus”)

Personally named over 13,000 species.

Made his famous “garden clock.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb_IO-SzLgk

Taxonomy Environmental Ed. 1. Taxonomy The science of naming and classifying organisms.

Taxonomy Environmental Ed. 1. Taxonomy The science of naming and classifying organisms.

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Taxonomy The science of naming and classifying organisms Chapter 17.

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MICROSCOPY. LAST CLASS We discussed Taxonomy, and the Linnaeus system of classifying organisms Who can remember the subgroups in Linnaeus Taxonomy? Hint:

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Taxonomy Taxonomy: The discipline of classifying organisms and assigning each organism a universally accepted (scientific name)

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Classification - ktennant.weebly.com · Taxonomy –science of classifying organisms. Carolus Linnaeus (year 1735) “father of modern taxonomy” Based on structural similarities.

Classification - ktennant.weebly.com · Taxonomy –science of classifying organisms. Carolus Linnaeus (year 1735) “father of modern taxonomy” Based on structural similarities.

Taxonomy, The Science of Classifying Organisms Brought To You By Carolus Linnaeus.

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Chapter 10 CLASSIFICATION Classification: an orderly grouping of organisms The study of classifying organisms is called taxonomy –Provides universal names.

Chapter 10 CLASSIFICATION Classification: an orderly grouping of organisms The study of classifying organisms is called taxonomy –Provides universal names.

CH 14 Classification OF ORGANISMS. Taxonomy The science of naming and classifying organisms Aristotle was the first over 2000 years ago.

CH 14 Classification OF ORGANISMS. Taxonomy The science of naming and classifying organisms Aristotle was the first over 2000 years ago.

Taxonomy. Taxonomy - study of classifying organisms Taxonomists are scientists who study classifying Taxon ( taxa-plural) is a category into which related.

Taxonomy. Taxonomy - study of classifying organisms Taxonomists are scientists who study classifying Taxon ( taxa-plural) is a category into which related.

Taxonomy is the branch of biology that deals with A. naming organisms. B. classifying organisms. C. the anatomy of organisms. D. the biochemistry of organisms.

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Classification of Organisms Chapter 14. Categories of Biological Classification Taxonomy – The science of naming and classifying organisms Taxonomy –

Chapter 18 Classification. Taxonomy - the science of classifying organisms and giving them a universally accepted name.

Chapter 18 Classification. Taxonomy - the science of classifying organisms and giving them a universally accepted name.

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Classification of Microorganisms – Chapter 9 Taxonomy The science of classifying organisms Provides universal names for organisms Provides a reference.