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A system that groups organisms by ancestry
The development of photosynthesis in primitive organisms, specifically cyanobacteria, contributed most directly to the evidence of aerobic organisms. Photosynthesis evolved around 3 billion years ago, producing oxygen as a byproduct. This oxygen accumulation in the atmosphere eventually allowed for the development of aerobic organisms, which rely on oxygen for their metabolism.
A fossil is evidence of an organisms existence, not a type of rock. Most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.
In classifying rocks, there are many properties that can be useful. In my opinion, either color or texture is most useful in classifying a rock or mineral.
Organisms with hard parts such as a mineralized shell, like a trilobite or ammonite, are much more likely to become fossilized than animals with only soft parts.
The most helpful characteristics in classifying organisms are structure, biochemistry, behavior, and genes.
Domain.
Structures and Features
The most accurate classification system depends on the context and the specific domain being classified. In biology, the Linnaean system is widely used for classifying living organisms. In other fields, such as library science, the Dewey Decimal Classification system is commonly used.
When you classify an organism it is important because you need to know the rules
The most important factors in classifying organisms are their genetic characteristics, anatomical features, and ecological roles. Genetic similarities help determine evolutionary relationships, anatomical structures provide insight into their form and function, and ecological roles indicate how they interact with their environment. These factors are used to group organisms into hierarchical categories such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Common DNA
Scientists most likely consider KNOWN characteristics of KNOWN and named organisms when first classifying an unknown organism. They look for similarities and differences between what is known versus unknown. Major differences exclude known categories; strong similarities include the new organism into a known category. This is how scientists continually build a "family tree" of every organism.
Taxonomy is the system of classifying organisms into groups based on common traits. Also used is the system of biological nomenclature, though taxonomy is the favored classification by most scientists.
A system that groups organisms by ancestry
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The development of photosynthesis in primitive organisms, specifically cyanobacteria, contributed most directly to the evidence of aerobic organisms. Photosynthesis evolved around 3 billion years ago, producing oxygen as a byproduct. This oxygen accumulation in the atmosphere eventually allowed for the development of aerobic organisms, which rely on oxygen for their metabolism.