Divine Light Academy

Bacoor City
Senior High School Department

TAXONOMIC RANK WORKSHEET ACTIVITY

Name: Ian Karlo B Nuñez Score: __________

Grade 12- ____________ Date: 21/01/2021

The Classification of Organisms

Direction: In the column below, research two different organisms. Include their taxonomic classification,
any distinct features that place them into their ranks and their habitat. Then, identify the things
that are similar between the two of them on the blanks provided.

Organism: Cactus Organism: Aloe Vera

Kingdom: Plantae Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta Phylum: Tracheophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Caryophyllales Order: Asparagales

Family: Cactaceae Juss Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

Genus: Acanthocereus Genus: Aloe

Species: Dildoe Cactus Species: Barbados Aloe

Scientific Name: Acanthocereus pilosocereus Scientific Name: Aloe aloe barbadensis miller
royenii

Common Name: Cactus, Dildoe Cactus Common Name: Barbados Aloe

Filipino Name: Kaktus Filipino Name: Aloe Vera

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Defining Characteristics:

These organisms are both from the kingdom of Plantae. The most distinct feature is that they
are succulent and can store water. Which makes them special to survive hot climates also they can be
classified as Xerophytes.

What do these organisms have in common?

Common Characteristics Cactus And Aloe Vera

Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Plant Adaptations Xerophytes
Plant group Angiosperms
Texture Thick, Rough, Fleshy, thorny
stems and leaves

Sources : https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?
search_topic=TSN&search_value=19685#null
https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/plant.aspx?id=622
https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=182653#null

Based the name of the organisms to be classified and compared according to your class numbers.

1. Housefly & Dragonfly

2. Earthworm & Leech
3. Mussel & Clam
4. Octopus & Squid
5. Watermelon & Cantaloupe
6. Bamboo & Coconut
7. Shark & Stingray
8. Cactus & Aloe Vera
9. Tarsier & Owl
10. Starfish & Brittle Star
11. Centipede & Millipede
12. Snow Peas & Lima Beans
13. Apple & Pear
14. Sunflower & Chrysanthemum
15. Egyptian Spinach & Lady Finger
16. Cabbage & Lettuce
17. Squirrel & Skunk
18. Butterfly & Moth