Chapter 17

TaxonomyBiology

classification- grouping of organisms based on shared characteristics

taxonomy- branch of biology dealing w/ classifying and naming org

Which is the correct scientific name?

URSUS HORRIBILUSUrsus HorribilusUrsus horribilusUrsus horribilus

1. kingdom- most inclusive; contains largest # of organisms

2. phylum (animals)- more selective or specific than

division (plants)- kingdom

3. class- more specific than phylum; fewer org than one above

4. order increasingly more specific & fewer org; more

5. family closely related

6. genus used to identify

7. species & name org

Taxonomic Categories

Taxon Housecat Mtn lion Dog Human

Kingdom Animalia Animalia Animalia Animalia

Phylum Chordata Chordata Chordata Chordata

Class Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia Mammalia

Order Carnivora Carnivora Carnivora Primata

Family Felidae Felidae Canidae Hominidae

Genus Felis Felis Canis Homo

Species domesticus concolor familiaris sapiens