Taxonomy and Classification: Key Concepts and Organism Groupings

What is taxonomy?

Taxonomy is the science of classifying, naming, and studying living organisms.

What is Linnaeus's system for naming organisms called?

Linnaeus's system for naming organisms is called Binomial Nomenclature.

What does an organism's scientific name contain?

An organism's scientific name contains the genus and species.

On what basis did Linnaeus divide all living things into two kingdoms?

Linnaus divided all living things into two kingdoms based on how they met their energy needs.

What do members of the Phylum Chordata all have?

Members of the Phylum Chordata all have a nerve cord.

What is a characteristic of members of the Class Mammals?

Members of the Class Mammals all nurse their young.

To which family do humans belong?

Humans belong to the Family Hominidae.

How many organisms did Linnaeus classify in the 1700s?

In the 1700s, Linnaeus classified about 10,000 organisms into two kingdoms.

Which kingdom do the most primitive organisms belong to?

The most primitive organisms belong in the Kingdom Monera.

What are 'animal-like' Protista called?

'Animal-like' Protista are called protozoa.

How do fungi get their nutrients?

Fungi get their nutrients from their substrate.

What is the classification of yeast and mold?

Yeast and mold belong to the Kingdom Fungi.

What is the classification of moss and fern?

Moss and fern belong to the Kingdom Plantae.

What is the classification of blue-green algae?

Blue-green algae belong to the Kingdom Monera.

What is the classification of worms?

Worms belong to the Kingdom Animalia.

What are ameba and paramecium classified as?

Ameba and paramecium are classified as Protista.

What are single-celled prokaryotes?

Single-celled prokaryotes belong to the Kingdom Monera.

What are single-celled eukaryotes?

Single-celled eukaryotes belong to the Kingdom Protista.

What are multicellular autotrophs with a cell wall?

Multicellular autotrophs with a cell wall belong to the Kingdom Plantae.

What are multicellular heterotrophs with a cell wall?

Multicellular heterotrophs with a cell wall belong to the Kingdom Fungi.