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I. Understanding the Basics of Taxonomy and Class in Biology - Coggle…
Topics and Subtopics:
- Definition of a Biological Class
- What defines a "class" in taxonomy?
- Criteria for grouping organisms into a class: shared traits, evolutionary lineage, and genetics.
- Examples: Mammalia (mammals), Aves (birds), Insecta (insects).
- Definition: The science of classification in biology.
- Hierarchical structure: Domain > Kingdom > Phylum > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species.
- Importance of class-level organization.
- Historical Perspective on Classification
- Evolution of class definitions with advancements in molecular biology.
- Contributions of Carl Linnaeus and others in defining classes.