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Classification

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The grouping of organisms based on structural similarities -> species

2
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what is classification based on?

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• Also based on:
o Geographical location
o Breeding behaviour
o DNA analysis

3
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importance of classification

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  1. Enables us to keep track of particular organisms

2. Determines whether animals fall into a particular group or whether it is a new species

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How are organism classified

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o Binomial system to classify -> genus (capital) and species (lowercase)
o Narrowest category of classification -> species - a group of organisms with similar
structure, function and behaviour
- Similar species grouped in same genus based on gene pool
o HIERARCHICAL SYSTEM – grouping
organisms into more defined groups
o Broadcast category -> domains and
kingdoms
1. Protista
2. Mycota
3. Eubacteria
4. Archaea
5. Plantae
6. Animalia