Taxonomical

Classification of
Plants and Animals
Classifying organisms into different groups makes it easier to understand the similarities and
Taxonomy differences between different species. It also helps in understanding the evolutionary relationships
among different species. Here is a look at 10 of the different taxonomic classifications of plants and
animals.

Kingdom: Plantae – Plants are divided into three major divisions: the
gymnosperms (conifers, cycads, ginkgoes, and other cone-bearing plants), the
angiosperms (flowering plants), and the bryophytes (mosses and liverworts).

Phylum: Tracheophyta – This is a group of plants that have specialized tissues

for transporting water and minerals throughout their bodies. Examples include
ferns, conifers, and flowering plants.

Plants Class: Magnoliopsida – This class contains all flowering plants.

Order: Rosales – This order includes many flowering plants such as roses, apple
trees, and currants.

Family: Rosaceae – Plants of this family have simple, alternate leaves and showy
flowers. Examples include roses, strawberries, and cherries.

Kingdom: Animalia – Animals are divided into two main types: vertebrates
(animals with a backbone) and invertebrates (animals without a backbone).

Phylum: Chordata – This group includes animals with a hollow dorsal nerve cord
and a notochord. Examples include fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and
mammals.

Class: Mammalia – This class consists of animals that possess features such as
Animals mammary glands which they use to feed their young. Examples include humans,
cats, dogs, and horses.

Order: Carnivora – Animals in this order are carnivorous, meaning that they
feed primarily on the flesh of other animals. Examples include cats, dogs, bears,
and weasels.

Family: Canidae – Canids are a family of mammals that includes dogs, wolves,
foxes, and other species.