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I. Introduction to Biological Family in Taxonomy - Coggle Diagram
Topics and Subtopics:
- What is a Biological Family in Taxonomy?
- Role of family in classification: Kingdom > Phylum > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species.
- Definition of a biological family in the Linnaean hierarchy.
- Characteristics of a Biological Family
- Shared traits and characteristics of organisms within a family.
- Examples of biological families: Canidae (dogs, wolves, etc.), Felidae (cats).
- Morphological, genetic, and behavioral traits that define families.
- Historical Context of Classification and Family Concept
- How biological families were defined by early biologists like Linnaeus.
- Early classification systems and the development of family as a taxonomic rank.