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Terrestrial- where LAND animals live

Aquatic- where AQUATIC animals live

Aerial- where AIR animals live

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What was on shortcoming of Aristotle's classification system?

He put animals in three categories: water, air, and land. Not all birds fly and some animals, like frogs, live in the water and land, not just one place.


What does calssification mean?

It is a category into which something is put, such as groups of plants or animals according to established species


What is the contribution of the Aristotle to Taxonomy?

The contribution of the ancient philosopher Aristotle to Taxonomy was profound; indeed, he is rightly considered to be the founder of this science in light of the effort he put into classification as a basis for most (if not all) scientific investigations worthy of human effort. In numerous texts, many of which have been preserved through the ages, Aristotle's explanations of classification, not to overlook his careful attempts to engage in it, has served as the fundamental basis for this science ever since Aristotle's own time.


When scientist classify animals they put them in groups what are these groups called?

There are several different groups in the hierarchy. Animals is the kingdom that all animals are a part of. From there they are categorized by phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Some are: 1. amphibians 2. annelids 3. arthropods 4. birds 5. echinoderms 6. fish 7. mammals 8. mollusks 9. reptiles Those are just some of the terms!


How were the classification systems of Aristotle and Linnaeus different?

Aristotle's classification system was based on characteristics such as habitat and behavior, while Linnaeus's system used physical characteristics like anatomy and structure. Linnaeus also introduced a hierarchical classification system with binomial nomenclature that is still widely used in biology today.

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What was on shortcoming of Aristotle's classification system?

He put animals in three categories: water, air, and land. Not all birds fly and some animals, like frogs, live in the water and land, not just one place.


Animal groups what 2 groups can animals be put into?

vertebrates and invertebrates


What is it called when you put animals into similar sets or groups?

Classification


If an animals live in large groups will zoos put them in large groups?

maybe depends what type of zoo it is


What was wrong with aristotle's classification system?

He put animals in three categories: water, air, and land. Not all birds fly and some animals, like frogs, live in the water and land, not just one place.


Why Do Scientiest Need To Classify Animals?

So that they can put them into groups and learn more about their species.


Why do scientists organize organisms into groups?

Because there are countless numbers of animals and having an organized, internationally recognized system of classification allow scientists to put new-found creatures into previously made categories.Answer:Scientists use DNA to place animals into groups.


What does calssification mean?

It is a category into which something is put, such as groups of plants or animals according to established species


How do taxonomists make decisions about how to classify new animals?

Taxonomists study the new animals well before classifying them. They put them in groups under animals that are rather similar to them.


What is the word called when you put similar things in groups?

It is called Categorising things, Like in the animal kingdom, where certain animals are put into different categories.


What word that begins with the letter t is used to use when scientist put the animals in 7 groups?

The main subdivisions of animals are called "phylla", singular "phyllum".


What is the contribution of the Aristotle to Taxonomy?

The contribution of the ancient philosopher Aristotle to Taxonomy was profound; indeed, he is rightly considered to be the founder of this science in light of the effort he put into classification as a basis for most (if not all) scientific investigations worthy of human effort. In numerous texts, many of which have been preserved through the ages, Aristotle's explanations of classification, not to overlook his careful attempts to engage in it, has served as the fundamental basis for this science ever since Aristotle's own time.