classifying organisms why do scientists classify? what are the levels of classification? how are...
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Classifying Organisms
Why do scientists classify?
What are the levels of classification?
How are taxonomic keys useful?
How are evolution and classification related?
ClassificationTextbook definition:
The process of grouping together things based on their similarities.
In Ms. Anderson’s words Similar things grouped together
In my words My Drawing
TaxonomyTextbook definition:
The scientific study of how living things are classified.
In Ms. Anderson’s words: Study of similar things grouped together
In my words My Drawing
Binomial Nomenclature Textbook definition:
The system for naming organisms in which each organism is given a unique, two part scientific name indicating its genus and species.
In Ms. Anderson’s words: Two Names
In my words My Drawing
GenusTextbook definition:
A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species.
In Ms. Anderson’s words: Similar, closely related
In my words My Drawing
SpeciesTextbook definition:
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.
In Ms. Anderson’s words: Very similar, can have fertile offspring
In my words My Drawing
EvolutionTextbook definition:
The process by which species gradually change over time.
In Ms. Anderson’s words: Organisms changing over time.
In my words My Drawing
Scientific NamesItalics or underlineGenus - Capitalized
Species - Lower Case
Perognathus californicus
Perognathus nelsoni
Perognathus spinatus
Common Name:
Pocket mouse
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