Table Classification Activity Try to make a classification

Table Classification Activity Try to make a classification scheme for the items at your desk

Classification �The arrangement of organisms into orderly groups based on their similarities. �Scientists use evolutionary relationships and physical similarities as their basis for classification Physical similarities/DNA similarities � The goal of classification is to isolate an organism to a species �

Species �The most specific level of organization �An isolated group of organisms that share the same characteristics and can mate to produce fertile offspring

Why would scientists want to classify?

Why would scientists want to classify? �Organization �Universal �Easier to study �Answer questions like �How many species are there �What defines each specie- makes it unique �What relationships are there among species

Back in the day �Linneaus- the Father of Taxonomy �Changed naming from 12 names to 2 names- much easier

Taxonomy �The science of identifying, classifying and then naming organisms

Binomial nomenclature �A two name, naming system �Standard writing= � Genus, species

Practice Time Scientific Name Common name homo sapien humans pandinus imperator emperor scorpion PYGOCENTRUS NATTERERI pirahna CEPHALOTUS FOLLICULARIS Australian Pitcher Plant

Classification Kingdom- Animalia Phylum- Arthropoda Class- Insecta Order- Lepidoptera Family- Nymphalidae Genus- Danaus Specie- plexipus

More Practice Questions � This is the classification of the house cat: K-Animalia P -Chordata C -Mammalia O- Carnivora F- Felidae G-Felis S- domesticus � What is the house cat’s scientific name? � The Indian Elephant’s scientific name is Elephas maximus what genus does the Indian elephant belong in?

4 corners � What is the Science of naming, classifying and identifying organisms? � A- Species � B- Taxonomy � C-Classification � D- Binomial Nomenclature � What is the smallest group of classification? � A- Species � B- Taxonomy � C-Classification � D- Binomial Nomenclature