BIOL2001A
Animals: Form and Function
Taxonomy
and animal
evolution
Learning objectives
By the end of today’s class, you will be able to:
• Define the science of taxonomy and explain why it is
important.
• Understand key terminology related to phylogenetic trees.
• Explain three common methods of building phylogenies.
• Interpret and manipulate cladograms.
, Learning objectives
By the end of today’s class, you will be able to:
• Define the science of taxonomy and explain why it is
important.
• Understand key terminology related to phylogenetic trees.
• Explain three common methods of building phylogenies.
• Interpret and manipulate cladograms.
You are here.
The word is full of different groups and species,
so we invented a classification system…
, You are here.
The word is full of different groups and species,
so we invented a classification system…
Animal classification
(Taxonomy)
• Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778)
• Created our current system of
classification.
• Initially based on ___________
• Hierarchical system of classification
• Binomial nomenclature, eg:
Drosophila melanogaster
Fig.
4.1
_______ ______
_
Taxonomy is the science and practice of classifying
organisms
, Animal classification
(Taxonomy)
• Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778)
• Created our current system of
classification.
• Initially based on ___________
Morphology
• Hierarchical system of classification
• Binomial nomenclature, eg:
Drosophila melanogaster
Fig.
4.1
Genes
_______ ______
species.
_
Taxonomy is the science and practice of classifying
organisms
Eight taxonomic
ranks:Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus
Species
Didn’t Know Popeye’s Chicken Offered Free Gizzard Strips
Does Keep Precious Creatures Organized For Grumpy
Scientists
Animals: Form and Function
Taxonomy
and animal
evolution
Learning objectives
By the end of today’s class, you will be able to:
• Define the science of taxonomy and explain why it is
important.
• Understand key terminology related to phylogenetic trees.
• Explain three common methods of building phylogenies.
• Interpret and manipulate cladograms.
, Learning objectives
By the end of today’s class, you will be able to:
• Define the science of taxonomy and explain why it is
important.
• Understand key terminology related to phylogenetic trees.
• Explain three common methods of building phylogenies.
• Interpret and manipulate cladograms.
You are here.
The word is full of different groups and species,
so we invented a classification system…
, You are here.
The word is full of different groups and species,
so we invented a classification system…
Animal classification
(Taxonomy)
• Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778)
• Created our current system of
classification.
• Initially based on ___________
• Hierarchical system of classification
• Binomial nomenclature, eg:
Drosophila melanogaster
Fig.
4.1
_______ ______
_
Taxonomy is the science and practice of classifying
organisms
, Animal classification
(Taxonomy)
• Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778)
• Created our current system of
classification.
• Initially based on ___________
Morphology
• Hierarchical system of classification
• Binomial nomenclature, eg:
Drosophila melanogaster
Fig.
4.1
Genes
_______ ______
species.
_
Taxonomy is the science and practice of classifying
organisms
Eight taxonomic
ranks:Domain Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus
Species
Didn’t Know Popeye’s Chicken Offered Free Gizzard Strips
Does Keep Precious Creatures Organized For Grumpy
Scientists
