Classification Review Game 7th Grade Mrs. Boguslaw
Who came up with our modern system of classification? Carolus Linneus
What is the most broad level of classification? Domain
Which two parts of our classification system do we use for scientific names? Genus and species
How many levels are in our current classification system? 8
Which part of a scientific name should be capitalized? Genus
Why are scientific names important? Give 3 reasons. common names can be confusing same in every language shows relationship to other organisms
What are the three requirements to be considered a species? - capable of interbreeding - interbreed in their natural environment - produce fertile offspring
Are all members of the same order in the same phylum? Yes! If they belong to a more specific level, they belong to all the same bigger levels
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species List the 8 levels of classification in order, from the most broad to the most specific. Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
-Unicellular or multicellular -Autotroph or heterotroph What kingdom am I? I am… -Eukaryotic -Unicellular or multicellular -Autotroph or heterotroph Protista
-Always multicellular What kingdom am I? I am… -Eukaryotic -Always multicellular -Heterotroph -No cell wall Animalia
-Unicellular or multicellular -Heterotroph -Cell wall made of chitin What kingdom am I? I am… -Eukaryotic -Unicellular or multicellular -Heterotroph -Cell wall made of chitin Fungi
-Autotroph or heterotroph -I live in a boiling deep sea vent What kingdom am I? I am… -Prokaryotic -Unicellular -Autotroph or heterotroph -I live in a boiling deep sea vent Archaea
-Cell wall made of cellulose What kingdom am I? I am… -Eukaryotic -Multicellular -Autotroph -Cell wall made of cellulose Plantae
-Autotroph or heterotroph -Cell wall made of peptidoglycan What kingdom am I? I am… -Prokaryotic -Unicellular -Autotroph or heterotroph -Cell wall made of peptidoglycan Eubacteria / Bacteria
Why is classification important? Give 3 reasons. Allows us to see relationships among organisms Makes organisms easier to study Organizes life