Outcomes

In this lesson you will learn

  • An examination of Linnaean Nomenclature will be conducted.

After studying this section you will be expected to know an understand the following:

  • The characteristics that differentiate between living and non living things.
  • How Classification systems have developed
  • Linnaean Nomenclature and the advantages of binomial nomenclature.
  • How to use a dichotomous key.
  • Limitations of a classification system and why revisions are constantly needed.
  • How modern classification techniques can be used to solve practical problems.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following: