Classification of Living Things
Classification of Living Things
Classification is the
grouping of living
organisms according to
similar structures and
functions.
Early classification systems
•
Aristotle grouped animals
according to the way they
moved
The modern classification system :
•
Developed by Carolus Linnaeus and consists of 7
levels
:
•
Kingdom
•
Phylum
•
Class
•
Order
•
Family
•
Genus
•
Species
Examples of Classifications
Helpful way to remember the 7 levels
•
K
ing
P
hilip
C
ame
O
ver
F
or
G
rape
S
oda.
•
K
ing
P
hilip
C
ame
O
ver
F
or
G
reen
S
kittles.
Binomial Nomenclature
•
Developed by Carolus Linnaeus
•
Two-name system:
–
First name is the organism’s
genus
–
Second name is the organism’s
species
What rules are used to
write scientific names?
•
The first letter of the genus is
ALWAYS capitalized
•
The first letter of the species is
NEVER capitalized
•
Scientific names of organisms are
always
italicized
or
underlined
Assessment
•
On the next page in your notebook,
list me your three favorite living
things, be it an animal or a plant.
Make sure to list the appropriate
classifications, using the
King Philip
came Over For Grape Soda
to assist
you.
Explore the fascinating world of classification systems for living organisms, from early methods used by Aristotle to the modern Carolus Linnaeus system with its seven levels. Discover the helpful mnemonic "King Philip Came Over For Grape Soda" to remember the classification order and learn about binomial nomenclature rules. Get ready for an assessment to list your favorite living things with their appropriate classifications using the mnemonic aid.
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Classification of Living Things Classification is the grouping of living organisms according to similar structures and functions.
Early classification systems Aristotle grouped animals according to the way they moved
The modern classification system : Developed by CarolusLinnaeus and consists of 7 levels: Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Helpful way to remember the 7 levels K King P Philip C Came Over For Grape Soda. King Philip Came Over For Green Skittles.
Binomial Nomenclature Developed by CarolusLinnaeus Two-name system: First name is the organism s genus Second name is the organism s species
What rules are used to write scientific names? The first letter of the genus is ALWAYS capitalized The first letter of the species is NEVER capitalized Scientific names of organisms are always italicized or underlined
Assessment On the next page in your notebook, list me your three favorite living things, be it an animal or a plant. Make sure to list the appropriate classifications, using the King Philip came Over For Grape Soda to assist you.
