Binomial System
Lesson 1
Assignment Questions
Describe the scientific system by which plants are classified, in a report of up to 500 words. In this report, Cover: *the significance of the binomial system *why common names of plants should not be used to correctly identify plants.
The scientific system to classify and naming plants are controlled and coordinated by botanist throughout the world. The system of classification in plants is to classify them in groups with similar characteristics. Then continue to divide and sub-group until you have one type of plant in each group.
The main level of division in plants are as follows:
Plants are divided into PHYLA (singular: phylum)
Phyla can be divided into DIVISIONS
Divisions are divided into CLASSES
Classes are divided into ORDERS
Orders are divided into FAMILIES
Families are divided into GENERA (singular: genus)
GENERA are divided into SPECIES
Species are sometimes divided into VARIETIES
The concept of the binomial system was introduced by Carolus Linnalus (1707-1778) in 1753 for flowering plants. The system gives each plant a name which is made up of two parts. The first part is called the generic name (or genus) and always starts with a capital. The second part is the specific name (or epithet) and always comes after the generic name. The specific name always starts with lower case, unless it is name after a person or place.
The reason common names should not be used is that some common names are given to more than one plant creating confusion when communication about plants. Using botanical names allow identification worldwide. Common names can verify from one country to the next.
Answer each of the following briefly. A. What are the major divisions found in the plant kingdom?
The major divisions found in the plant kingdom is Phyla, Division, Classes, orders, Families, Genera, Species and Varieties.
B. List the basic differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
The
Assignment Questions
Describe the scientific system by which plants are classified, in a report of up to 500 words. In this report, Cover: *the significance of the binomial system *why common names of plants should not be used to correctly identify plants.
The scientific system to classify and naming plants are controlled and coordinated by botanist throughout the world. The system of classification in plants is to classify them in groups with similar characteristics. Then continue to divide and sub-group until you have one type of plant in each group.
The main level of division in plants are as follows:
Plants are divided into PHYLA (singular: phylum)
Phyla can be divided into DIVISIONS
Divisions are divided into CLASSES
Classes are divided into ORDERS
Orders are divided into FAMILIES
Families are divided into GENERA (singular: genus)
GENERA are divided into SPECIES
Species are sometimes divided into VARIETIES
The concept of the binomial system was introduced by Carolus Linnalus (1707-1778) in 1753 for flowering plants. The system gives each plant a name which is made up of two parts. The first part is called the generic name (or genus) and always starts with a capital. The second part is the specific name (or epithet) and always comes after the generic name. The specific name always starts with lower case, unless it is name after a person or place.
The reason common names should not be used is that some common names are given to more than one plant creating confusion when communication about plants. Using botanical names allow identification worldwide. Common names can verify from one country to the next.
Answer each of the following briefly. A. What are the major divisions found in the plant kingdom?
The major divisions found in the plant kingdom is Phyla, Division, Classes, orders, Families, Genera, Species and Varieties.
B. List the basic differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms.
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