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I. Understanding the Basics of Classification - Coggle Diagram
Topics and Subtopics:
- Introduction to Classification
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- Purpose and importance in biology.
- Basic terminology: Taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny.
- Early Systems of Classification
- Pre-scientific classification (Aristotle, Theophrastus).
- Contributions of Carl Linnaeus (Two-Kingdom System).
- Principles of Biological Classification
- Characteristics used: Cellular structure, mode of nutrition, reproduction.
- Basis for classification: morphology, anatomy, genetics, and ecology.
- Rules of binomial nomenclature (Genus and species).
- Hierarchy of Classification
- Concept of taxonomic ranks and their significance.
- Domain > Kingdom > Phylum > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species.