Grouping organisms in a logical order Classification Grouping organisms in a logical order
Taxonomy Organisms have a universally accepted name. Using this scientific name ensures that you have the correct organism (ex. Grass) Scientific names are given in the Genus species format called binomial nomenclature
Carolus Linnaeus and Classification Grouping organisms to reflect their anatomical similarities. All living things were originally divided into two groups; plants and animals. His system is currently in use today, but with many changes. 1707-1778
Modern Classification System All living things can be divided into three domains These domains are based upon the similarities of their RNA. It is thought that these similarities represent evolutionary relationships.
Relationships based upon SSU rRNA Bacteria Archaea Eukarya
These are the “true” bacteria. DOMAIN: Bacteria
Characteristics of DOMAIN: Bacteria Single celled organisms that lack a nucleus. Rigid cell walls containing peptidoglycan Reproduce asexually or by conjugation Can be either autotrophic or heterotrophic Very diverse
Many live in extreme environments. DOMAIN: Archae Many live in extreme environments.
Characteristics of DOMAIN: Archaea Single celled organisms that do not have a nucleus. Rigid cell walls lacking peptidoglycan Reproduce asexually or by conjugation Live in extreme environmental conditions. Differ from Eubacteria in their ribosomal RNA, their sensitivity to antibiotics, and in the many other organic chemicals that they produce.
DOMAIN: Eukarya
Characteristics of DOMAIN: Eukaryotes Have a nucleus or come from a cell that has a nucleus. Hereditary information is in the form of chromosomes. Protista, Fungi, Plants and Animals all belong to the Domain Eukaryotes
The Domain Eukaryote can be divided into Kingdoms Animalia Fungi Plantae Protista
KINGDOM: Plantae
Characteristics of Plantae Multicellular Photosynthetic and have chloroplast The cell walls of all plants are made of cellulose Most plants live on land.
KINGDOM: Animalia
Characteristics of Animals Are multicellular Do not have cell walls Are heterotrophic with internal digestion Reproduce sexually Can move about in their environment
KINGDOM: Fungi
Characteristics of Fungi Unicellular or Multicellular Cell walls contain chitin Sessile (they do not move) Life cycle includes both sexual and asexual reproduction. Hetertrophic with external digestion by use of enzymes
KINGDOM: Protista
Characteristics of Protista All the remaining eukaryotes that are not plants, animals or fungi. Most are unicellular, but several are multicellular organisms Autotrophs or heterotrophs (Protists that are photosynthetic are called algae) It is believed that with new knowledge this kingdom will be divided into several new kingdoms.
Linnaeus’ Hierarchical system of Classification Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species animalia chordata mammalia primates hominidae homo sapiens
genus species identifier Homo sapiens sapiens subspecies
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