Understanding the Classification System

The video tutorial explains the taxonomy system developed by Linnaeus, which is still in use today. It describes how living organisms are classified into hierarchical groups called taxa, ranging from broad to specific categories. The tutorial uses the house cat as an example, detailing its classification from the broad category of animals to the specific category of Silvestris.

Who originally developed the system of taxonomy?

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

What is the broadest category in the hierarchy of taxonomy?

• Species

• Genus

• Family

• Kingdom

In which category do house cats belong that includes animals with backbones?

• Invertebrates

• Reptiles

• Chordates

• Mammals

Which category includes animals that have fur and tend to bear live young?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

What is the most specific category for the house cat?

• Domesticus

• Silvestris

• Catus

• Felis