Taxonomy: Life's Filing System - Crash Course Biology

The video explores the Dewey Decimal System of evolution, focusing on taxonomy's role in categorizing life. It highlights Carl Linnaeus' contributions, including binomial nomenclature, and explains the modern taxonomic system, including domains and kingdoms. The video concludes with an example of classifying a cat using this system.

What is the main purpose of taxonomy in biology?

Explain the significance of Carl Linnaeus in the field of taxonomy.

What are the main categories used in Linnaeus' taxonomic system?

What is binomial nomenclature and why is it important?

Discuss the role of genetic testing in modern taxonomy.

Describe the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

What are the four kingdoms under the domain Eukarya?

How do protists differ from other kingdoms in the domain Eukarya?

What are the characteristics that define the kingdom Animalia?

How does the classification of organisms help in understanding evolutionary relationships?