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Taxonomy

Taxonomy The science of classifying living things.

Scientists who helped to classify: Aristotle: 1st to classify organisms Classified according to where they lived Land Air water

Scientists cont. Linnaeus Classified according to features Color, size, shape Body structure Food needs behavior

Linnaeus cont. Came up with a naming system for the organisms Binomial Nomenclature- two parts Consisting of the Genus species Genus- type or kind species- description Names are written in Latin WHY?

Common Names vs Scientific Names Common Names can be misleading! Here are a few: Prairie dog Guinea pig Flying squirrel Sea cucumber Titmouse

Misleading Names Activity Constructing Scientific Names