Levels of Classification
OBJECTIVE:
You will be able to list the levels of classification in order.
You will be able to name an organism by its scientific name.
8 Levels of Classification
1. Domain
2. Kingdom
3. Phylum
4. Class
5. Order
6. Family
7. Genus
8. Species
biggest
smallest
8 Levels of Classification
1. Domain - Doctor
2. Kingdom - King
3. Phylum - Phillip
4. Class - Came
5. Order - Over
6. Family - For
7. Genus - Good
8. Species - Surgery
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Mammalia
Order - Carnivora
Family - Felidae
Genus - Felis
Species – Felis domesticus
Kingdom – Animalia (Animal)
Phylum – Chordata – (back bone)
Class – Mammalia – (mammals)
Order - Primates
Family – Hominidae (Apes and Humans)
Genus – Homo ( humans and relatives)
Species – Homo sapiens (human)
KingdomPhylumClassOrder
Family
Genus
Species
1. What is the biggest level of classification?
2. Which level is SMALLEST: order or family?
3. What 2 levels are used for the scientific name?
4. What are 2 rules you must follow when writing a scientific name?