3. Read the Paragraph Titled Binomial Nomenclature on Page 339

SURVEY OF LIFE PREVIEW CHAPTER 17 1. Define Taxonomy

2. Look at figure 17-2 on page 338. Write the Linnaean levels of classification staring with the most general category, “domain”.

3. Read the paragraph titled “Binomial Nomenclature” on page 339. a) What are the two parts (of the Linnaean System) used in the scientific name?

b) What is the species name for humans?

c) Looking at table 17-1 (page 338), what is the scientific name for a dandelion?

4. Define Systematics

Phylogenetics

Cladistics

5. Phylogenetics studies the evolutionary history of organisms. What (evolutionary) evidence can be used to determine phylogenetic relationships (history)? We learned about this evidence in our evolution unit. If you need help, please read the section titled “Phylogenetics” on page 341.

6. Please read the section “Cladistics” on page 342 to 342. a) Define Cladistics

Cladogram

b) Look at figure 17-3 on page 342. What clade or group do crocodiles and birds belong in?

c) The fact that birds are closer to crocodiles than to mammals on the cladogram tells us what about these groups?

d) What information is provided in the cladogram in figure 17-4, that is not provided in the cladogram on page 343? 7. Preview section 17.3, “Modern Classification”. a) What are the three domains of life? b) List the six kingdoms.

c) The domain Bacteria includes the kingdom ______.

The domain Archaea includes the kingdom ______.

The domain Euakrya includes the kingdoms ______, ______,

______, and ______.