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This document contains a classification worksheet with examples of taxonomic classification like binomial nomenclature and taxa. It asks the student to complete a cladogram showing methods of transportation arranged from most derived to most basal based on traits like wheels and wings. The student is also asked to construct a cladogram placing humans, snakes, monkeys and mice based on traits and determine shared characteristics.

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Classification Worksheet

This document contains a classification worksheet with examples of taxonomic classification like binomial nomenclature and taxa. It asks the student to complete a cladogram showing methods of transportation arranged from most derived to most basal based on traits like wheels and wings. The student is also asked to construct a cladogram placing humans, snakes, monkeys and mice based on traits and determine shared characteristics.

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Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Period: _______

Classification Worksheet
Matching
1. binomial nomenclature a) _________ devised a system of naming
organisms that is still in use today.
2. taxonomy b) Organisms are placed in __________, or
classification groups.
3. Linneaus c) The taxon that is larger than a genus and
smaller than an order is a(n) ________________.
4. taxa d) In ____________, an organism is given a 2‐part
scientific name that give the organism’s genus
and species. share
5. family e) The smallest taxon is the ________, which is
made up of organisms that similar
characteristics and can breed with one
another.
6.species f) The science of naming organisms and putting
them into classification

Name Linneaus’ 7 taxonomic categories from LARGEST to SMALLEST


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Name the 6 kingdoms and give an example of each (try to think of one on your own!)
Kingdom name Example
Refer to pages 524-528 in your text book to help you as you create the cladograms below.

1. Think about the characteristics of the following methods of transportation: bicycle, car, motorcycle, airplane, and on foot.
2. Complete your cladogram by filling in each method of transportation on the appropriate line at the top.

Wings

Passengers enclosed

Motor

Wheels

3. Examine the cladogram above. Which trait separates bicycles from airplanes, motorcycles, and cars? ________________
4. How many traits in common does the airplane and motorcycle have in common? ________________________________
5. What is the point where two object break away from each other called? ________________________________________
6. Which mode of transportation may be considered an "outgroup" — a group that has none of the characteristics labeled on
the cladogram? _____________________________________________________________________________________

7. Fill in the following table. Mark an ‘X’ if an organism has each trait.
Hair Legs Thumb Eyes
Human
Snake
Monkey
Mouse

8. Create your own characteristics to complete the cladogram below. Add each of these organisms to your
cladogram below: human, snake, monkey, mouse.
9. Be sure to label each branch of your cladogram with the proper characteristic.

10. According to your cladogram, what does a human and mouse have in common? ________________________
11. How many traits does the snake and mouse have in common? _______________________________________

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