What is theimportance of classifying living things?
3.
is the scienceof classifying living organisms based on
shared characteristics. It helps scientists organize and
understand the vast diversity of life by grouping
organisms in a hierarchical system. This classification
makes it easier to study relationships and evolutionary
history.
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1
To make thestudy of
organisms easier
2
To clearly communicate
about living things with
people despite language
differences
3
To explore how various
living things are related to
each other
We classify living things in groups...
Why do we classify?
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KINGDOM
PHYLUM
CLASS
ORDER
FAMILY
GENUS
SPECIES
DOMAIN
He developed asystem of
classifying living things, which
became the basis of classification
and naming systems today.
His system has seven levels.
These levels are constantly being
refined by scientists today.
(Modern classification commonly uses eight levels.)
Who is Carl
Linnaeus?
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A lion’s scientificname is
Panthera leo
GENUS SPECIES
He started the binomial
(two-part) naming system.
Each living thing has a name
consisting of two Latin words: the
genus and the species name.
Who is Carl
Linnaeus?
Level Singular PluralMeaning Example
1 Domain Domains
The highest taxonomic rank; groups
organisms based on cell type.
Eukarya –
organisms with
complex cells
2 Kingdom Kingdoms
Large groups of organisms sharing
fundamental traits.
Animalia –
animals
3 Phylum Phyla
Groups organisms within a kingdom
based on major body plans or features.
Chordata –
animals with a
backbone
4 Class Classes
Groups within a phylum that share more
specific traits.
Mammalia –
mammals
5 Order Orders
Groups within a class based on shared
characteristics.
Primates –
monkeys, apes,
humans
6 Family Families Groups of closely related genera.
Hominidae –
great apes and
humans
7 Genus Genera Groups of closely related species.
Homo – humans
and extinct
relatives
8 Species Species
The most specific level; a group of
organisms that can interbreed.
Homo sapiens –
modern humans
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Year Scientist/s ContributionDetails
1735
Carolus
Linnaeus
Binomial Nomenclature &
7 Ranks
Introduced naming system (Genus species), 7
taxonomic ranks: Kingdom, Phylum, Class,
Order, Family, Genus, Species; 2 kingdoms:
Animalia, Plantae.
1866 Ernst Haeckel Third Kingdom – Protista
Created Protista for microorganisms that didn’t
fit plants or animals (e.g., algae, protozoa).
1969
Robert
Whittaker
Five-Kingdom System
Added Monera (prokaryotes) and Fungi as
separate kingdoms; system became: Monera,
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.
1977
Carl Woese &
George Fox
Discovery of Archaea
Used ribosomal RNA sequencing to find a
distinct group of prokaryotes (Archaea)
different from Bacteria.
1990 Carl Woese Three-Domain System
Added “Domain” as the highest rank; domains:
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.
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Domain Cell TypeCell Structure Examples
Bacteria
Prokaryotic (no
nucleus)
Simple cell, no
membrane-
bound
organelles
E. coli,
Streptococcus
Archaea
Prokaryotic (no
nucleus)
Unique cell
membranes
and RNA, often
in extreme
environments
Thermophiles,
Halophiles
Eukarya
Eukaryotic (has
nucleus)
Complex cells
with
membrane-
bound
organelles
Humans,
plants, fungi,
protists
Carl Woese discovered through ribosomal RNA sequencing in 1977
that Archaea are so different from bacteria that they deserve their
own domain.
• Peptidoglycan isa complex molecule that forms the cell wall of
eubacteria (true bacteria). It provides structural support and
protection to bacterial cells.
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The Kingdom Protistaincludes diverse, mostly
unicellular eukaryotic organisms that do not fit
into the kingdoms of plants, animals, or fungi.
Characteristics of Protists:
✅ Eukaryotic (have a nucleus).
✅ Mostly unicellular, but some are multicellular (e.g., seaweeds).
✅ Can be autotrophic (make their own food) or heterotrophic
(consume food).
✅ Live in aquatic or moist environments.
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How to Writea Scientific Name
1.Two words only → Genus + species (binomial nomenclature).
1.Example: Homo sapiens
2. Genus → Always starts with a capital letter.
species → Always starts with a small letter.
3. Underline when handwritten. (Homo sapiens)
4. Italicize when typed. (Homo sapiens)
5.Write in Latin or Latinized form
A domain inbiological classification is the highest
taxonomic rank, which groups organisms based
on fundamental differences in their cellular and
genetic structure.
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A biological classificationis one of the highest
taxonomic ranks, just below the domain, used to
group together all forms of life that share
fundamental structural and functional
characteristics.
Phylum is aclassification level beneath kingdom
and groups together organisms with similar body
plans or structures, allowing scientists to further
categorize and study different types of living
things.
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Class is aclassification level below phylum
and groups together organisms that share
even more specific characteristics. It
consist of several orders.
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Order is aclassification level beneath class
and further organizes organisms based on
even more specific similarities in their
characteristics and behaviors. It allows
scientists to group together organisms that
are more closely related. It consists of
several related families.
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Family is ataxonomic classification that groups
together organisms with even more specific
similarities, such as similar body structures
and behaviors. It helps scientists categorize
organisms into smaller, more closely related
groups for further study and understanding.
Consist of several related genera (singular:
Genus)
A species isthe most specific level of organism
classification in biological taxonomy,
representing a group of individuals that can
interbreed and produce fertile offspring in
natural conditions. Members of a species share
common characteristics and genetic similarities.
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a unique, two-partname given to each species of
organism. It consists of the genus name (the first part)
the first letter is written in capital letter and the species
name (the second part) this is written in lowercase
letter, both written in Latin and italicized. This naming
system,
known as binomial nomenclature, allows scientists
worldwide to communicate effectively about specific
organisms.
Classification systems areused to organize and
categorize living organisms based on their
characteristics, relationships, and evolutionary history.
The most widely used classification system is the
Linnaean system, which categorizes organisms into a
hierarchical structure of seven levels: kingdom, phylum,
class, order, family, genus, and species.
A CLOSER LOOK:
ARCHAE
BACTERIA
•SINGLE-CELLED ORGANISMS
(UNICELLULAR)
• PROKARYOTIC – NO NUCLEUS
• BELONG TO DOMAIN ARCHAEA
• CONSIDERED ONE OF THE OLDEST
FORMS OF LIFE ON EARTH
• CELL WALLS DO NOT CONTAIN
PEPTIDOGLYCAN
• CAN SURVIVE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS:
A. VERY HOT (THERMOPHILES)
B. VERY SALTY (HALOPHILES)
C. NO OXYGEN (METHANOGENS)
• AUTOTROPHS OR HETEROTROPHS
• PROVIDE CLUES ABOUT EARLY LIFE ON
EARTH
• PLAY ROLES IN NITROGEN CYCLE, METHANE
PRODUCTION, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Kingdom Archaebacteria
Methanogen
• livein swamps and
digestive tracts
A CLOSER LOOK:
Halophiles
Thermophiles
• thrive in salty places
like the Dead Sea
• found in hot springs
or deep-sea vents
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• SINGLE-CELLED (UNICELLULAR)ORGANISMS
• PROKARYOTIC – NO NUCLEUS
• BELONG TO DOMAIN BACTERIA
• ALSO CALLED "TRUE BACTERIA"
• CELL WALLS CONTAIN PEPTIDOGLYCAN
• FOUND EVERYWHERE – SOIL, WATER, AIR,
INSIDE YOUR BODY
• REPRODUCE BY BINARY FISSION
• CAN BE AUTOTROPHS (MAKE THEIR OWN
FOOD) OR HETEROTROPHS (CONSUME FOOD)
• AID IN DIGESTION AND FOOD PRODUCTION
(LIKE CHEESE AND VINEGAR)
• USED IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE
• SOME CAUSE DISEASES, BUT MOST ARE
HARMLESS OR HELPFUL
A CLOSER LOOK:
EUBACTERIA
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Kingdom Eubacteria
Lactobacillus
• helpsin digestion
(yogurt bacteria)
A CLOSER LOOK:
Escherichia coli
(E. coli)
Streptococcus
• found in the human
gut
• causes strep throat
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• MOSTLY UNICELLULAR,SOME MULTICELLULAR
• Eukaryotic – cells have a nucleus
• Often called the “odds and ends” kingdom
because members are very diverse
• Found in moist or aquatic environments
• CAN BE AUTOTROPHS (LIKE ALGAE) OR
HETEROTROPHS (LIKE PROTOZOA)
• SOME MOVE USING CILIA, FLAGELLA, OR
PSEUDOPODIA
• REPRODUCE SEXUALLY OR ASEXUALLY
• PRODUCE OXYGEN (ALGAE)
• FORM THE BASE OF AQUATIC FOOD CHAINS
• SOME CAUSE DISEASES LIKE MALARIA
(PLASMODIUM)
A CLOSER LOOK:
PROTISTA
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Animal-like
(Protozoa)
• Heterotrophs
• Moveusing cilia, flagella,
or pseudopodia
• No cell walls AMOEBA PARAMECIUM
EUGLENA CHLAMYDOMONAS
SLIME MOLDS WATER MOLDS
Kingdom Protista
A CLOSER LOOK:
Plant-like
(Algae)
Fungus-like
• Autotrophs (photosynthetic)
• Have chloroplasts and chlorophyll
• May have flagella
• Heterotrophs (decomposers)
• Absorb nutrients from decaying
matter
• Live in moist environments
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• MOSTLY MULTICELLULAR,SOME UNICELLULAR
(E.G., YEAST)
• Eukaryotic – cells have a nucleus
• Belong to Domain Eukarya
• HetEROTROPHS – ABSORB NUTRIENTS FROM
SURROUNDINGS
• CELL WALLS MADE OF CHITIN (NOT
CELLULOSE LIKE PLANTS)
• ABSORB NUTRIENTS THROUGH EXTERNAL
DIGESTION
• REPRODUCE USING SPORES (ASEXUAL OR
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION)
• THRIVE IN MOIST, WARM ENVIRONMENTS
• DECOMPOSERS – BREAK DOWN DEAD
ORGANISMS, RECYCLE NUTRIENTS
• USED IN MEDICINE, FOOD PRODUCTION (E.G.,
BREAD, CHEESE
A CLOSER LOOK:
FUNGI
• MULTICELLULAR ORGANISMS
•Eukaryotic – cells have a nucleus
• Belong to Domain Eukarya
• Autotrophs – make their own food through
photosynthesis
• HAVE CELL WALLS MADE OF CELLULOSE
• CONTAIN CHLOROPLASTS WITH
CHLOROPHYLL
• MOST ARE NON-MOTILE (DON'T MOVE)
• REPRODUCE SEXUALLY OR ASEXUALLY (E.G.,
SPORES, SEEDS)
• PRODUCE OXYGEN THROUGH
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
• BASE OF MOST FOOD CHAINS
• PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, AND MEDICINE
FOR OTHER ORGANISMS
A CLOSER LOOK:
PLANTAE
TIGER GREY SEALHARE
TURTLE
SNAKE LIZARD
SPIDER BEETLE CRAB
A CLOSER LOOK:
Animalia
Can you identify at least three
common observable
characteristics for each
group of organisms?
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
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Kingdom Animalia
ANSWER KEY
Invertebrates
•external skeleton
• absence of backbone
• jointed legs
Can you identify at least three
common observable
characteristics for each
group of organisms?
A CLOSER LOOK:
Reptiles
• have scales
• cold-blooded
• lay eggs
Mammals
• warm-blooded
• fur or hair
• produce milk to feed young
• have backbones
TIGER GREY SEAL HARE
SNAKE LIZARD TURTLE
SPIDER BEETLE CRAB
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CONIFER
MOULD BIRD
MOSS YEASTELEPHANT
TULIP FROG MUSHROOM
RECALL:
The Big Six
Can you sort the living things
into three groups and name
the kingdom for each one?
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The Big Six
Fungi
•neither a plant nor an animal
• get food from organic matter
• release spores
Can you sort the living things into three
groups and name the kingdom for each one?
RECALL:
Animalia
• animals
• have backbones
• have the ability to move
Plantae
• plants
• produce their own food
• stay in one place
ANSWER KEY
CONIFER MOSS TULIP
ELEPHANT BIRD FROG
YEAST MOULD MUSHROOM
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The six-kingdom classificationsystem was
proposed by American microbiologist and cell
biologist Carl Woese in the 1970s. Woese's
work focused on the study of ribosomal RNA
(rRNA) sequences, which revealed significant
differences between certain groups of bacteria.
This led to the recognition of the Archaea
domain and the proposal of the six-kingdom
system, which provided a more accurate
classification of living organisms based on
genetic relationships.
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The three-domain classificationsystem was
proposed by American microbiologist and
molecular biologist Carl Woese in the late 20th
century. The three-domain system is a
biological classification system that categorizes
all living organisms into three major domains
based on molecular data, primarily ribosomal
RNA (rRNA) sequences.
• Prokaryotic, butgenetically different from
bacteria
• Cell walls do NOT contain peptidoglycan
• Live in extreme environments (hot springs,
salt lakes)
• Example: Methanogens, Halophiles
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• Eukaryotic –cells have a nucleus and
organelles
• Includes 4 kingdoms: Protista, Fungi,
Plantae, Animalia
• Example: Humans, trees, fungi, algae