Taxonomy and the Tree of Life

Offered By: Khan Academy via YouTube

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

Related Courses

Animal Behaviour
University of Melbourne via Coursera Evolution: A Course for Educators
American Museum of Natural History via Coursera Understanding the Origins of Crime
Griffith University via Open2Study 生物演化
Peking University via Coursera Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne via edX