Classification of Living Things Pathfinder

How to Know the Earth's Plants and Animals
   
Look in your backyard to locate the various classifications of living things.

Classification of Living Things
    This introduction to the principles of taxonomy with a focus on human classification categories was written by Dennis O'Neil, Ph.D. at Palomar College, San Marcos, California.  It includes a table of the various classifications and links to additional web resources.

Tree of Life
    The diversity of organisms on Earth along with their history and characteristics are described at this site. This site is currently being up-dated.

Life Science Safari
    Life Science Connections provides Sally as your guide to the various classifications of life.  Additional links are provided for each kingdom.

Living Things
   The Franklin Institute prepared this site that  covers the following topics as they relate to the classification of living things: individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the circle of life.

Updated September 12,  2008

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