Clasificando a los seres vivos: clasificación científica

The video discusses the challenge of classifying over 2 million types of living things on Earth. It introduces the concept of classification, tracing its origins to Aristotle, who categorized animals based on their environment. As more species were discovered, classification methods evolved, leading to the modern system developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Linnaeus' system, which organizes organisms based on body structure similarities, laid the foundation for the classification system used today.

What was the primary basis for Aristotle's classification of animals?

• Their environment

• Their size

• Their diet

• Their color

Who is credited with developing the foundation for the modern classification system?

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Carols Linnaeus

• Isaac Newton

What was the key characteristic used by Linnaeus to classify organisms?

• Habitat

• Body structure

• Color

• Diet

How did the classification system improve after Linnaeus?

• It became more detailed

• It included more species

• It focused on color

• It was simplified

What is the main purpose of classification in biology?

• To study the color patterns of organisms

• To determine the age of organisms

• To group organisms based on similarities

• To identify organisms based on their diet