Taxonomy

Taxonomy

The scientific study of classification and binomial nomenclature.

Classification

A method of organizing current and past organisms into categories based on shared characteristics.

Morphology

The external form and shape of organisms.

Anatomy

The internal body structure, studied using advanced technology like microscopes.

Kingdom

Broadest level of classification, e.g., whether it has a cell wall.

Phylum

Classification level based on features like having a backbone or not.

Class

A classification level that includes groups such as Mammalian.

Order

A level in the hierarchical classification of organisms.

Family

A classification level that groups related organisms together.

Genus

A classification level that includes groups of closely related species.

Species

The most specific level of classification, typically referring to individual organisms.

Hierarchical Levels of Classification

Classification system that organizes life forms from broad to specific categories.

Note on Classification

As you move down the levels of classification, organisms become more closely related.