Understanding Classification of Living Things
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.
