Classification Project:

Classification systems of organisms are designed to aid communication between scientists and other people who work with different types of organisms. There are several classificationsystems currently in use, but the most commonly accepted version is the six-kingdomclassification system. This system has replaced the older version—the five-kingdom system.Advances in genetics have contributed to a greater understanding of the relationships between organisms that were once grouped together in the five-kingdom system, which led to the classification of the organisms in separate groups.

Scientists use scientific names for species of organisms, consisting of two parts: the genusname and the specific epithet, or specific name. A particular organism might have manydifferent common names, but it has only one scientific name. For example, the plant with thescientific name Monarda fistulosahas several common names, including bee balm, bergamot,horsemint, American horsemint, long-flowered horsemint, Oswego tea, purple bergamot,oregano, plains bee balm, and fern mint. It would be easy to become confused when referringto the plant by one of its common names.

Select:You will be assigned THREE of the organisms listed in the table to research.

Research: Once you have selected your organisms, use your textbook, the library, or other sources to find information about the organism. Your research should include the classification of the organism within the eight taxa listed below. Your research should also include information about the organism’s characteristics, habitat, and THREE interesting facts. Look for photographs of the organism.

Present:Finally, create a PowerPoint, Poster Board, or Paper to organize the information about the organism you selected (select one). present the information that you researched about the organism to your class. Show any photographs of the organism that you found. As other groups give their presentations, complete the table. Make a list of questions you have about the information presented. After all the groups have given their presentations, have a class discussion to address everyone’s questions.

___5_Common Name

___5__ Scientific Name

Taxa:

__2___Domain

__2___Kingdom

__2___Phylum

__2___Class

__2___Order

__2___Family

__2___Genus

__2___Species

Characteristics:

___4___Cell Type (Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic)

___4___Cell Structure (Composition of Cell Wall or No Cell Wall)

___4___Cell Number (Unicellular or Multicellular)

___4___Mode of Nutrition (Autotroph or Heterotroph)

___4___Habitat (Where it lives)

___4___Niche (Its role in the community)

___4__Reproduction & Development

___4__ Special adaptation that allow it to survive in its environment

___2___Pictures

Total 60 points:

  1. Cheetah
  2. Chimpanzee
  3. Green Algea
  4. Streptococcus aurerus
  5. Honey Mushroom
  6. Amoeba
  7. Water mold
  8. Tsetse fly
  9. Kangaroo
  10. Cactus
  11. Juniper
  12. Lemur
  13. Lesser Ape
  14. Pacific Yew
  15. Water Molds
  16. Cedar Wax
  17. Poinsettias
  18. Skates
  19. Lichen
  20. Kotugo
  21. Downy Mildew
  22. Cayenne Slinder-Legged Tree Frog
  23. Daylillies
  24. Aristotle’s Lantern
  25. Raspberry Slime Mold
  26. Tapeworm
  27. Fluke
  28. Planarians
  29. Sponges
  30. Snail
  31. Jellyfish
  32. Octopus
  33. Nudibranch
  34. Leech
  35. Cuddle Fish
  36. Salmon
  37. Praying mantid
  38. Black Widow
  39. Crayfish
  40. Lobster
  41. Mosquito
  42. Bumble Bee
  43. Horseshoe Crab
  44. Monarch Butterfly
  45. Viceroy Btterfly
  46. Lady Bug
  47. Millipede
  48. Sea Erchin
  49. Feather Star
  50. Sea lillie
  51. Sand dollar
  52. Angler Fish
  53. Triggerfish
  54. Great White Shark
  55. Puffer Fish
  56. Clown Fish
  57. Salamander
  58. Geico
  59. Mexican Lizard
  60. Warty Newt
  61. Green Iguana
  62. Green Tree Python
  63. Eastern Box Turtle
  64. American Alligator
  65. Grey Owl
  66. Heron
  67. Hawk
  68. Humming Bird
  69. Hawk
  70. Pelican
  71. Bald Eagle
  72. Penguin
  73. Flammingo
  74. Falcon
  75. Dolphin
  76. Human
  77. Red Fox
  78. Hump Back Whale
  79. Sperm Whale
  80. Duck Billed Platypus
  81. Ant Eater
  82. Lion
  83. White Tiger
  84. Pika
  85. Manatee
  86. Elephant
  87. Panther
  88. Grey Squirrel
  89. German Sheppard
  90. Frigate
  91. Otter