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REVIEW: Classification System
Classification System
The classification system used in the biological sciences is called Linnaean classification. The Linnaean classification is as follows (from largest to smallest grouping):
Domain -> Kingdom -> Phylum -> Class -> Order -> Family -> Genus -> Species.
Here is an example of how one species of algae is classified:
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Domain |
Eukaryota |
|
Kingdom |
Chromalveolata |
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Phylum |
Heterokontophyta |
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Class |
Bacillariophyceae |
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Order |
Pennales |
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Family |
Fragilariaceae |
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Genus |
Asterionella |
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Species |
formosa |
Last modified: Friday, 30 April 2010, 9:55 AM