Dominion Mandate

Reasons for Classifying Classification Notes Definition Pictures Reasons for Classifying generalization organization

The Modern Classification System Notes Definition Pictures The Modern Classification System based on physical characteristics has seven basic levels

World of Classification

Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Primates Family Hominidae Genus Homo Species sapiens

Class Osteichthyes Classification moist scales Notes Definition Pictures Class Osteichthyes moist scales

Classification Notes Definition Pictures Class Amphibia naked skin

Classification Notes Definition Pictures Class Reptilia dry scales

Classification Notes Definition Pictures Class Aves feathers

Classification Notes Definition Pictures Class Mammalia hair

Binomial Nomenclature Classification Notes Definition Pictures Binomial Nomenclature two-part Latin name

Binomial Nomenclature Notes Definition Pictures Genus species

Dendrocopos villosus The hairy woodpecker dendro = “tree” copos = “to strike” villosus = “covered with hairs” The hairy woodpecker

Requirements for a Scientific Name Classification Notes Definition Pictures Requirements for a Scientific Name Binomial nomenclature Latinized form written properly name has to have been applied in 1753 or later

Requirements for a Scientific Name Classification Notes Definition Pictures Requirements for a Scientific Name Since 1931, the first appearance of the name must be in a scientific journal with the organism’s description

Requirements for a Scientific Name Classification Notes Definition Pictures Requirements for a Scientific Name It must not duplicate a previous name. The first name proposed which follows the previous rules has priority.

Classification Baraminology bara – means “create” min – means “kind” Notes Definition Pictures Baraminology bara – means “create” min – means “kind” logy – means “study of”

What are the benefits of having a good classification system? Questions Definition Pictures What are the benefits of having a good classification system?

Classification Questions Definition Pictures Which subdivision would you expect to contain more organisms, a phylum or a genus?

Why are common names sometimes not very useful? Classification Questions Definition Pictures Why are common names sometimes not very useful?

Classification Questions Definition Pictures Many times a scientific name describes an organism or indicates where it lives or what its physical characteristics are. Give an example and explain how the name is used.

Classification Questions Definition Pictures How do evolutionists try to use the classification system to reinforce their worldview?