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Scientific Classification/Taxonomy

Scientific Classification �What is the two-name naming system where the organisms “genus” and “species” names are written in Latin? Binomial Nomenclature �Who developed the system we still use to this day for naming organisms? Carlos Linnaeus Why is it important to use the scientific classification system in veterinary science?

Taxonomy � What are the seven steps of the taxonomy ladder? � 1. Kingdom � 2. Phylum � 3. Class � 4. Order � 5. Family � 6. Genus � 7. Species HINT: Kings Play Chess On Fine Grain Sand

The 5 Recognized Kingdoms 1. Monera- One celled organisms 2. Protista- Slightly more advanced (multi-cell) 3. Fungi- Fungi or mold 4. Plantae- ALL plant forms 5. Animalia- sponges, reptiles, insects, birds, mammals and other animals

Classification: �Phylum: Chordata animals with backbones �Class: Aves - Birds Mammalia - hair or fur covered bodies, live birth, young animals milk from mothers Osteichthyes – bony fish �Order: Artiodactyla – even-toed, hoofed animals (cow, sheep, goat, pig) Perissodactyla – odd-toed, hoofed animals (horse) Carnivora – meat eaters (cat, dog)

Let’s see if we can make the match!! Common Names: Scientific Names: � 1. Hog � 2. Cattle � 3. Sheep � 4. Chicken � 5. Horse � 6. Dog � 7. Cat � 8. Hamster � 9. Llama � 10. Rabbit �Ovis aries �Sus scrofa �Gallus domesticus �Felis catus �Cricetus cricetus �Lama glama �Equus caballus �Canis familiaria �Bos Taurus / Bos indicus �Oryctolagus cuniculus

Livestock Classifications: HOG Kingdom Phylum = Class = Order = Family = Genus= Species = = Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Suidae Sus Scrofa

Livestock Classifications Cattle Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species = Animalia = Chordata = Mammalia = Artiodactyla = Bovidae = Bos = Taurus or indicus

Livestock Classifications Sheep Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species = = = = Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Bovidae Ovis Aries

Livestock Classifications Horses Kingdom = Animalia Phylum = Chordata Class = Mammalia Order = Perissodactyla Family = Equidae Genus = Equus Species = caballus

Small Animal Classifications: Dog Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species = Animalia = Chordata = Mammalia = Carnivora = Canidae = Canis = Familiaria

Small Animal Classifications: Cat Kingdom Phylum Chess Order Family Genus Species = = = = Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Felis Catus

Small Animal Classification: Rabbit Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species = Animalia = Chordata = Mammalia = Lagomorpha = Leporidae = Oryctolagus = Cuniculus

Small Animal Classifications: Chicken Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species = = = = Animalia Chordata Aves Galliformes Phasianidae Gallus domesticus

How similar are we to chimps? Chimp (bonobo) �Kingdom: Animalia �Phylum: Chordata �Class: Mammalia �Order: Primates �Family: Hominidae �Genus: Pan �Species: paniscus Human �Kingdom: Anamalia �Phylum: Chordata �Class: Mammalia �Order: Primates �Family: Hominidae �Genus: Homo �Species: sapiens

Livestock Classification: Category Name Mature Male Mature Female Young Male Young Female Altered Male Altered female Newborn Group Cattle Goat Sheep Hog Chicken Turkey

Companion Animal Classification Category Name Mature Male Mature Female Young Male Young Female Altered Male Altered female Newborn Group Dog Cat Horse Guinea Pig Rabbit