Biological Classification. Why classify? Humans have developed classification systems in order to make sense of the abundant biological diversity that.
Taxonomy The science of naming organisms.. Aristotle Plant or animal? If an animal, does it –Fly –Swim –Crawl Simple classifications Used common names.
Taxonomy
Classification and Taxonomy Heather M Hawkins [email protected] Office Hours: 11-2 LS 464.
The Origin and Classification of Life Classification and Evolution of Organisms.
Classification
Diversity of Living Things
17.1 THE HISTORY OF CLASSIFICATION WHAT YOU WILL LEARN -differences in methods of classifying -how to write scientific names -how to use a dichotomous.
Classification of Life. Why Classify? There are more than 2 ½ Million species of organisms on earth – and more to be discovered! When you go into the.
Diversity of Living Things Taxonomy The biosphere is the part of Earth that is inhabited by living organisms Biologists estimate about 30-100 million.