Chapter 18: Classification Section 18-1 History of Taxonomy

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Chapter 18: Classification

Section 18-1 History of Taxonomy

1.

Fill in the topics for how this section of the chapter is broken down.

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2.

Create a chart, picture or graphic organizer to show how Aristotle designed his system of classification.

3.

Read page 337. The jellyfish is given as an example of a common name that is problematic. Can you think of 2-3 other examples (besides any that were mentioned in the textbook)?

4.

Page 338 shows a chart and a diagram to illustrate the relationship amongst the categories into which organisms are classified. To show that you understand the terms and how they relate to one another, fill them in on the schematic below.

5. “Binomial nomenclature” literally means “two names.” Explain the significance of this phrase.

6.

Now look ahead to the remainder of chapter 18. Draw a diagram/picture or write out how the rest of this chapter is organized.

7.

Look at the picture on page 343. Name 2 organisms that share a common ancestor, and explain how you figured that out.

8.

Using either the reading or any pictures found in section 18-3, explain 1 similarity and 1 difference between the 3-domain system and the 6-kingdom system.

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