Classification: the

process of grouping
things based on their
similarities

Taxonomy: the study of
how organisms are
classified
Lesson 2- Classification
Carolus Linnaeus: Swedish botanist who
devised a system of naming organisms

Binomial nomenclature:
Bi- two
Nomial: name
A system that created unique, two-part
scientific names for organisms
The Naming System
Genus: The first part in an organisms
binomial name.
A classification grouping that contains similar,
closely related organisms

Species: The second part in an organisms
binomial name.
A grouping of similar organisms that can mate
with each other and produce offspring that
can also mate and reproduce.

Genus and Species
D- Domain
K- Kingdom
P- Phylum
C- Class
O- Order
F- Family
G- Genus
S- Species

Classification Groups Order