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Taxonomy and the Tree of Life

Offered By: Khan Academy via YouTube

Tags

Taxonomy Courses Biology Courses Natural Selection Courses Classification Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts of biological classification in this 13-minute educational video. Delve into the science of taxonomy and discover humanity's place within the tree of life. Learn about the hierarchical system of classification, from species to phylum, with a focus on mammals. Gain insights into how organisms are categorized based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Understand the importance of taxonomy in organizing and understanding the vast diversity of life on Earth.

Syllabus

Intro
Classification
Species
Mammals
The phylum


Taught by

Khan Academy

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