What are the major divisions of classifications ? j Classify man.
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Define the following terms :
(i)Phylum (ii) Class (iii) Family
(iii) Order (iv) Genus
Major Division of Classification :
- Kingdom : It is the highest category in the classification. There are two kingdoms : plant kingdom and animal kingdom.
- Phylum : A group of closely related classes having certain common characters.
- Class : A group of closely related orders having certain common characters.
- Order : A group of closely related families having certain common characters.
- Family : A group of closely related genera having certain common characters.
- Genus : A group of closely related species having certain common characters.
- Species : Individuals having certain common character plus some characters of their own.
Classification of Man:
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordate
Class : Mammalia
Order : Primates
Family : Hominidae
Genus : Homo
Species : sapiens