Classification 2006-2007
Classification __________________________________ plants animals microbes etc.
Carolus Linnaeus The Linnean system Homo sapiens proposed in 1700s each species has a 2 part name _________________ Homo sapiens
Latin binomial 2 part scientific name ______________— larger group to which organism belongs always capitalized ______________— specific name for that organism always lowercase example: Linnaeus named humans ____________________ means “wise man” — perhaps in a show of hope & optimism
Genus groupings Classify organisms into broader groups Species that are closely related are grouped into the same genus Leopard Panthera pardus African lion Panthera leo Tiger Panthera tigris
Classification _________________
Orders & families
Why not use common names? Misleading starfish dragonfly Confusing blue jay, blue coat, corn thief dog, perro, chien I swim, but I’m still a bird!
Why not use common names? But they all have only one scientific name! Pisaster ochraceus Pyrrhosoma nymphula Cyanocitta cristata
Any Questions?? 2006-2007