…because who wouldn’t want a universal naming system? Taxonomy …because who wouldn’t want a universal naming system?

Taxonomy Taxonomy is a branch of science that deals with classification of organisms The father of taxonomy is Linneaus who invented the system called Binomial Nomenclature

Taxonomy Taxonomy is important because it gives all scientists a common language when talking about organisms It also ensures that no two organisms have the same name and no organism has more than one name

Binomial Nomenclature Binomial Nomenclature is a classification system which starts with broad groups and then becomes more and more specific

Binomial Nomenclature Most BROAD Most INCLUSIVE Least Specific Least Exclusive Most SPECIFIC Most EXCLUSIVE Least Broad Least Inclusive

Binomial Nomenclature We refer to organisms by using their Genus and Species names only For instance, the American Black Bear is officially called Ursus americanus Ursus is the Genus while americanus is the species

Binomial Nomenclature When writing the official name of an organism, you always write in italics or underline and only capitalize the first letter of the Genus For Example: Homo sapiens Escherichia coli Tyrannosaurus rex

Binomial Nomenclature The species name of each organism will be unique, but any organisms in the same genus will be very similar Felis silvestris Canis anthus Felis catus Canis mesomelas