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    The Linnaean

    System of
    Classification
    The Linnaean system is a hierarchical classification system used to
    organise all living things based on shared characteristics. It was
    developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century and is still widely
    used today.
    Domain
    Bacteria Archaea Eukarya

    These are single-celled organisms Archaea are single-celled Eukarya are organisms that have
    that lack a nucleus and other organisms that are similar to cells with a nucleus and other
    membrane-bound organelles. bacteria in appearance but are membrane-bound organelles. They
    Bacteria are found everywhere, distinct in their biochemistry. They include plants, animals, fungi, and
    from the soil to the air to the are often found in extreme protists.
    human body. environments, such as hot springs
    or salty lakes.
    Kingdom
    1 Plantae 2 Animalia
    The plant kingdom is made The animal kingdom is made
    up of multicellular organisms up of multicellular organisms
    that are able to produce their that are heterotrophic,
    own food through meaning they obtain their
    photosynthesis. They include food from other organisms.
    trees, flowers, ferns, and They include mammals, birds,
    mosses. reptiles, amphibians, fish, and
    invertebrates.

    3 Fungi 4 Protista
    Fungi are heterotrophic Protists are a diverse group of
    organisms that obtain their mostly single-celled
    food from decaying matter. organisms that are neither
    They include mushrooms, plants, animals, nor fungi.
    yeasts, and molds. They include algae, amoebas,
    and slime molds.
    Class
    Mammalia
    These are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur, produce milk to nourish their young, and have a four-chambered heart.

    Aves
    These are warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, lay eggs, and have a four-chambered heart.

    Reptilia
    These are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales or scutes, lay eggs, and have a three-chambered heart.

    Amphibia
    These are cold-blooded vertebrates that have smooth, moist skin, lay eggs in water, and have a three-chambered heart.

    Actinopterygii
    These are ray-finned fish that have a bony skeleton, scales, and fins supported by rays.
    Order

    Primates Carnivora
    Primates are a diverse order of Carnivores are mammals that are
    mammals that includes monkeys, primarily meat-eaters. They have
    apes, and humans. They have large sharp teeth, strong jaws, and claws
    brains, five-fingered hands, and five- for hunting.
    toed feet.

    Passeriformes Perciformes
    Passeriformes are an order of birds Perciformes are the largest order of
    that includes songbirds, such as fish, containing over 10,000 species.
    robins, sparrows, and finches. They They have a spiny dorsal fin and a
    have a distinctive three-toed foot variety of other characteristics.
    structure.
    Genus
    1 Panthera
    This genus includes large cats, such as lions, tigers,
    leopards, and jaguars. They are all characterized by
    their powerful bodies, sharp claws, and loud roars.

    2 Homo
    This genus includes modern humans and our extinct
    ancestors. Homo sapiens is the only surviving species
    in this genus.

    3 Canis
    This genus includes dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals.
    They are all social animals that live in packs.
    Species

    Giraffa camelopardalis Ursus maritimus


    The giraffe is the tallest mammal on Earth, with a The polar bear is a large carnivorous bear that is
    distinctive long neck, long legs, and a spotted coat. adapted to life in the Arctic. They have a thick layer of
    They are herbivores that live in the savannas of Africa. blubber and a white coat that provides camouflage in
    the snow.

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