Monday 3 March 2014

5 things you didn't know about Taxonomy!


1. We are related to gorillas - we have the same family 'Hominidae'
2. Dogs share some of the same DNA as wolves. They are the same species: Canis lupus
3. Lions and cats are related. The are in the same family: Felidae
4. Our scientific name is Homo sapiens
5. A pineapple’s scientific name is Ananas comosus. 

5 comments:

  1. wow that some interesting facts.

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  2. Dogs are wolves. They don't just "share SOME DNA" They literally are wolves, thats why they have the same scientific name.

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    1. not the same DNA actually. Dogs are more domestic, making them have different DNA. They just originate from wolves

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  3. The pineapples scientific name is very funny:)

    SHS

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