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ECS Biology 8a

History of Taxonomy

QuestionAnswer
Who first developed a widely used classification system? Aristotle
What type of classification system did Aristotle develop? artificial classification system
What determined the plant classification in Aristotle's system? amount of wood in the stem
What were the three plant groups in Aristotle's system? herbs, shrubs, trees
What determined the animal classification in Aristotle's system their environment
WhatCar were the three animal groups in Aristotle's system? birds, fish, land animals
Who developed the modern classification system? Carolus Linneaus
What type of system is Linneaus'? artificial classification system
When did Linneaus develop his system? 1700's
Upon what did Linneaus base his classifications? physical characteristics, reproduction, environment
What are the seven levels of the modern classification system? kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
What language is used in the modern classification system? Latin
Why is Latin used in classifying? Latin was known by scholars; descriptive language; unchanged language because it is not spoken
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