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Which scientists started classifying organisms into separate kingdoms?
Robert Whittaker
How did Carl Linnaeus classify organisms in the 1700's?
based on similar structures
How did Aristotle classify organisms in 350 BC?
based on if they had red blood
Identify the purple monster.
Alienus Fuzzicus
Identify the pink monster.
Alienus Tritoothicus
Identify the yellow monster.
Alienus Blobicus
Each step of a dichotomous key is divided into __ parts.
two (2)
What do dichotomous keys use to identify organisms?
physical characteristics
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
To identify living things.
Which two words are used for binomial nomenclature?
genus, species
What is the scientific name (using Binomial nomenclature) for a common house cat?
Felis Catus
What is the scientific name (using binomial nomenclature) for humans?
Homo Sapiens
What is the the two-word naming system for organisms?
binomial nomenclature
Are there any living things that share the same species as humans?
No!
Does the Domain Eukarya have more or less organisms than family Hominidae?
more
Does the order Primate have more or less organisms then Kingdom Animalia?
Less
Are there any living things that share the same domain (Eukarya) with human beings?
Yes!
What domain do human beings belong to?
Domain Eukarya
What is the order of classification from most general to most specific?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What is the most specific classification category? (has the LEAST living things)
species
What is the most general classification category? (has the MOST living things)
Domain
Today, organisms are classified into ____ domains and ____ kingdoms.
3 domains and 6 kingdoms
Who was the American biologist that classified organisms into 5 kingdoms?
Robert Whittaker
Who was the Swedish botanist and zoologist who classified organisms based on similar structures?
Carl Linnaeus
Who was the Greek philosopher who classified living things based on if they had red blood?
Aristotle
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