1. Classification Taxonomy Classification
The process of grouping things based on similarities.
Taxonomy
The scientific study of how living things are classified.
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2. Classification Carolus Linnaeus 1707 -1778 Father of Taxonomy
Gave us the hierarchical system we now use. (with some changes)
His system had 3 Kingdoms
Animals
Plants
Minerals
Each divided into classes, in turn into orders, families, genus, and species with an additional rank lower than species.
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3. Domain - Archaea Classification Unicellular
Prokaryotes – no nuclear membrane
Found in extreme environments
Salty water
Volcanic hot springs
Example: Sulfolobus (a microorganism that grows in volcanic springs)
Kingdom: Archaebacteria
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4. Domain - Bacteria Classification Found everywhere
Prokaryotes – no nuclear membrane
Most known and most studied bacteria
Example: Streptococcus (the bacteria that causes strep throat)
Kingdom: Eubacteria
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5. Domain - Eukarya Classification Kingdom: Found everywhere
Most of the world’s living things.
Eukaryotes – cell has a nucleus
Example: Humans
Kingdom:
Protista
Fungi
Animalia
Plantae
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6. Kingdom Eubacteria Classification True bacteria Prokaryotic
Unicellular
Autotrophs and Heterotroph
Spherical or rod-shaped
Found in soil, rocks, oceans, snow and living organisms
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7. Classification Kingdom Archaeabacteria Differs from other bacteria
Prokaryotic
Unicellular
Autotroph and Heterotroph
Found in hydrothermal vents
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8. Kingdom - Protista ClassificationB
Kingdom - Protista
Cannot be classified as animal, plant or fungus.
Eukaryotes
Most are unicellular
Autotroph and Heterotroph
Ex: slime mold (A), protozoa (B), primitive algae (C) A C
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9. Kingdom - Fungi Classification Multicellular Eukaryotes
All heterotrophs – consumers
Ex: yeast (A), mushrooms (B), ringworm (C) A B C
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10. Kingdom - Plantae Classification Multicellular Eukaryotes
Most live on land
Autotrophs – producer, makes its own food
Provides food for heterotrophs.
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11. Kingdom - Animalia Classification Multicellular Eukaryotes
Live everywhere
Heterotrophs - consumers
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