TAXONOMY ACTIVITY:

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Name the three organisms/species below
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Which of the following statements does NOT explain why a standardized naming system is proven a useful tool?

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Select the two that are most closely related?

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Select the two that are most closely related?

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What is the name for humans?
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What is the name for a Lion?
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What is the name for a panda?
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Kingdom:

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Phylum

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Class

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Order

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Family

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Genus

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Species

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List all the classification levels in order from least specific to most specific.

Kingdom
Domain
Species
Class
Phylum
Genus
Family
Order

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What is the acronym to remember the classifications in order? (Think about what we used in class)._______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 

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What is the full classification of the harbor seal? List all 7 names (all 7 answers).. 
Start with the kindgom name:
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Out of all the classifications the harbor seal has, which names are part of its scientific name? Select all that apply

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What is the scientific name?
Spelling matters
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Suppose the harbor seal is later discovered to eat only plants. Which taxon level would be affected and how?

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Explain how this activity relates to the definition and importance of taxonomy. Use 1-2 sentences.

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What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the two seals? Explain how.

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Suppose during a conversation someone referred to both seals as the same species. Is this true? What evidence can you provide to support your response?

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What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the three seals? Explain how.

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The order of the leopard and harp seal is Carnivora, but the order for the harbor seal is Pinnepedia. Is the harbor seal still closely related to the other two types of seals? Why or Why not?

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Compare the classification of the seals in PART 3 to the classification of the walrus below.

Does the walrus share a common ancestry with the seal? What supports your answer?

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Which of the following statements does NOT explain why a standardized naming system is proven a useful tool?

Select the two that are most closely related?

Select the two that are most closely related?

Kingdom:

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

List all the classification levels in order from least specific to most specific.

Out of all the classifications the harbor seal has, which names are part of its scientific name? Select all that apply

Suppose the harbor seal is later discovered to eat only plants. Which taxon level would be affected and how?

Explain how this activity relates to the definition and importance of taxonomy. Use 1-2 sentences.

What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the two seals? Explain how.

Suppose during a conversation someone referred to both seals as the same species. Is this true? What evidence can you provide to support your response?

What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between the three seals? Explain how.

The order of the leopard and harp seal is Carnivora, but the order for the harbor seal is Pinnepedia. Is the harbor seal still closely related to the other two types of seals? Why or Why not?

Compare the classification of the seals in PART 3 to the classification of the walrus below.Does the walrus share a common ancestry with the seal? What supports your answer?

What is the importance of a universal naming system?

Compare the classification of the seals in PART 3 to the classification of the walrus below.

Does the walrus share a common ancestry with the seal? What supports your answer?