Linnaeus’ Taxonomy Taxonomy is any method of classification.
Reasons for Using a Classification System: n Clarification of species n Allows for world-wide research
How Linnaeus’ System Works:
Kingdom: n The largest and most general taxon –Type of cells –Number of cells –Method of getting food
Kingdom: Animalia n Eukaryote: well defined nucleus n Multicellular: more than one cell n Heterotroph: food from an outside source
Kingdoms are Divided into Phyla:
Phylum Chordata: n Backbone n Paired appendages
Phyla are Divided into Classes:
Class: Mammalia n Diaphragm n Hair/fur n mammary glands
Classes are Divided into Orders:
The Primate Order: n Complex Brain n Opposable thumb n Stereovision n Separate radius and ulna n Fingernails
Types of Primates: n Apes n Humans n Prosimians n Monkeys –New World –Old World
Prosimians are: Lemurs & Tarsiers Ringtail Lemur Philippine Tarsier: Tarsius syrichta
Orders are Divided into Families:
Characteristics of Hominidae: n Walk upright n Small face and teeth relative to other primates n Large brain capacity
Families are Divided into Genera:
Characteristics of the Genus Homo: n Largest cranial capacity of any primate. n Cranial capacity increases with time.
Genera are divided into Species Homo erectus neanderthalis vs. sapiens sapiens
Modern Humans Homo sapiens sapiens Leonardo Da Vinci
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