The document outlines the hierarchical structure of biological taxonomy, explaining key taxonomic ranks such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, and genus. It highlights that a domain is the highest taxonomic rank in the three-domain system and provides definitions for each rank. Additionally, it notes that the graphic content is altered to maintain confidentiality and may not accurately represent the relationships among the taxonomic categories.

1. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
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PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
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2. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD – SLIDE 1
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
FOUNDATIONHIGHERORDERS
EVERYTHINGISASPECIES
PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
Biological Classification:

3. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD – SLIDE 2
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
FOUNDATIONHIGHERORDERS
EVERYTHINGISASPECIES
PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
Biological Classification:

4. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD – SLIDE 3
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
FOUNDATIONHIGHERORDERS
EVERYTHINGISASPECIES
PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
Biological Classification:

5. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD – SLIDE 4
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
FOUNDATIONHIGHERORDERS
EVERYTHINGISASPECIES
PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
Biological Classification:

6. MULTI-SLIDE BUILD – SLIDE 5
LIFE
Life is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having signaling
and self-sustaining processes from those that do not.
DOMAIN
In biological taxonomy, a domain is the highest taxonomic
rank of organisms in the three-domain system of taxonomy.
KINGDOM
In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is the second
highest taxonomic rank below domain.
GENUS
A genus is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms.
FOUNDATIONHIGHERORDERS
EVERYTHINGISASPECIES
PHYLUM
In biology, a phylum is a
taxonomic rank below
kingdom and above class.
CLASS
The composition of each
class is determined by a
taxonomist.
ORDER
An immediately higher
rank, superorder, may be
added directly above
order, while suborder
would be a lower rank.
FAMILY
A family is a taxonomic
rank between order, and
genus.
start here!
NOTE: This graphic is from an actual presentation, but all content has been changed to
protect confidentiality. Content used is from Wikipedia.org, also of note is that this graphic
does not accurately portray the interrelationships of its content.
Biological Classification: