Classification Notes

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Classification Notes
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• Classification is the arrangement of organisms
  into groups based on their similarities.

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• Why do we bother to classify things?
• It allows us to make sense of the huge number of
  living things in the world.

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• All organisms are classified into three
• domains.

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Levels of Classification

• Most general Kingdom
• Phylum
• Class
• Order
• Family
• Genus
• Most specific Species

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• Every living thing has a unique two-part
  scientific name
• The first part identifies the genus, the second
  part identifies the species.

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For example

• Tyrannasaurus rex

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• Scientific names are usually in Greek or Latin.
  Therefore, scientists all over the world are sure
  they are talking about the same living organism.