Classification of a plant
As an example, let us classify Mango
• Class: Dicotyledons
• Order: Sapindales
• Family: Anacardiaceae
• Genus: Mangifera
• Species: indica
Classification of an animal
As an example, let us classify Humans
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Primata
• Family: Hominidae
• Genus: Homo
• Species: sapiens
Answered by Abhisek | 1 year agoWhy is a key helpful in the identification and classification of an organism?
Define and understand the following terms:
(i) Phylum
(ii) Class
(iii) Family
(iv) Order
(v) Genus
Try to collect all the currently accepted meanings for the word species. Discuss with your teacher the meaning of species in the case of higher plants and animals on one hand and bacteria on the other hand.
Can you identify the correct sequence of taxonomic categories?
(a) Species → Order → Phylum → Kingdom
(b) Genus → Species → Order → Kingdom
(c) Species → Genus → Order → Phylum
Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.