Zoological classification of farm animals

Answer 1

A class is a group of breeds originating in the same geographical area. The names themselves - American ,Asiatic, Mediterranean, etc. - indicate the region where the breeds originated. There are about 175 varieties of chickens grouped into 12 classes and approximately 60 breeds.

The breeds and varieties of domestic chickens known today are believed to have descended mainly from the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus bankiva, or Gallus gallus) Todays chickens are Gallus Domesticus.

Breed means a group which possess a given set of physical features, such as body shape, skin color, carriage, and number of toes. Variety is a category of breed and is based on feather color, comb, or presence of a beard and muff. A strain is a group or breeding population within a variety or cross that has been bred and developed by a person or organization to possess certain desirable characteristics.

Answer 2

Some examples of zoological classifications of farm animals include Sus scrofa for swines, Capra hirius for goats, Equus caballus for chickens, and Ovis Aries for sheep. The classification of cattle is Bos Taurusor Indicus while turkeys are classified as Meleagris gallopavo.

Answer 3

Standard classifications vary depending on what country you are in. In America the A.P.A. American poultry association sets the standard however some breeds are not recognizied by them, in such cases you might want to look to the country of origin for the standard.

Answer 4

Zoological Class AVES
Order Galliformes

Chickens are Gallus Domesticus

Answer 5

Chicken, Turkey, Pheasant, Duck, Goose,Grouse