Classification
Organizing Species
In this guide, you will learn how organisms are classified based on patterns, and why classification is important.
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Classification Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
Classification Lecture Objectives
Patterns
Describe what patterns are and provide examples of patterns in nature; explain how patterns are used to classify organisms; and provide characteristics of Lepidopterans and distinguish between moths and butterflies.
Linnaeus
Summarize Linnaeus’ classification system and use it to classify various animal species; and explain what a species is, how they are named, and how physical appearance may not be sufficient for distinguishing between different species.
Insects
Provide the characteristics for animals in Class Insecta, and identify characteristics of species in several insect Orders; and summarize the specific characteristics of insects in Order Coleoptera, including the structures and life cycle of beetles.
Vertebrates
Diagram bone structure and identify major types of bones found in vertebrate animals; and describe the characteristics of species in Class Rodentia and identify rodents based on provided evidence.
