class 11 biology concept of texonomy
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Taxonomy involves identifying, naming, and classifying plants and animals based on their similarities and differences. The text outlines the historical development of classification systems, discussing the transition from the Kingdom system to the Five Kingdom system to more accurately categorize organisms.
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- Taxonomy involves identifying, naming, and classifying plants and animals based on similarities and differences, with Carl Linnaeus introducing the binomial system of nomenclature using genus and species names.
- The development of classification systems progressed from the Kingdom system by Carl Linnaeus to the more comprehensive Five Kingdom system by R.H. Whittaker, which considered criteria like cell complexity, body structure, nutrition, ecosystem role, and reproduction method to accurately categorize organisms, addressing evolutionary relationships and phylogeny.
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What is taxonomy?
The branch of biology classifying plants and animals.
Who is considered the father of taxonomy?
Ptolemy and Carl Linnaeus are notable figures.
What are the main systems of classification in taxonomy?
Artificial, natural, and phylogenetic systems are used.
How are scientific names of plants and animals written?
Using binomial nomenclature with genus and species names.
What are the ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
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