classification Flashcards
(9 cards)
what is classification important for?
identifying organisms and all living things
how are organisms classified
sorted into groups based on common features
levels of classification
kingdoms
phyla
classes
order
family
genus
species
modern system of classification is based on…
the work of Swedish Naturalist
CARL VON LINNÉ (1707-1778)
what is classification important for?
identifying organisms and all living things
how are organisms sorted?
sorted into groups based on common features
levels of classification
kingdom
phyla
classes
order
family
genus
species
modern system of classification is based on the work of…
Swedish Naturalist
CARL VON LINNÉ (1707-1778)
what is a scientific name?
a scientific name is the official latin name of the organisms that everyone knows (in italics)
e.g. homosapeans
