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Chapter 18: Classification and Systematics (Levels of Taxonomic Categories…
Chapter 18: Classification and Systematics
Levels of Taxonomic Categories
Species
individuals most closely related
Can inter breed
Genus
Family
Consists on many Genus
Ex: Cacti, Daisies, Palms
Order
Class
Division
Kingdon
Still often disputed
Species Epithet
2nd word in species name
Cladistics
Understanding Cladograms
Cladogram
Shows evolution through branches
Node:
Divergence of 1 taxon to 2
any node + branches= clade
Cladograms + Taxonomic Categories
method of analyzing phylogenetic, evolutionary groups
Can be difficult do to:
1: common ancestor
Convergent evolution
Other Types of Classification Systems
Artificial Systems of Classification
Classification Systems for Fossils
Taxonomic Studies
The Major Lines of Evolution