Thursday, August 12, 2010

Taxonomic Rank

1. Kingdom
In biology, Kingdom (Latin : regnum ; pl : regna ) is a taxonomic rank which is either the highest rank or in the more recent three-domain system. the rank below domain.
2. Phylum ( For Animal )
In biology, a phylum ( plural : phyla ) is a taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class. "Phylum" is equivalent to the botanical term division. Phylum is one of the major biological divisions called taxa.
3. Classis
In biology, a classis is a taxonomic rank below phylum and above ordo.
4. Ordo
Ordo, in Indonesia is called "Bangsa". ( Latin : Ordo ; plural : ordines ). Ordo is a taxonomic rank between classis and familia.
5. Familia
In science classification, familia is a taxonomic rank between ordo and genus. Familia in Indonesia mean suku, famili or keluarga. the term is first introduced by Pierre Magnol, in his book "Prodromus Historiae GeneralisPlantarum, in Quo Familiae" on 1689. Carolus Linnaeus used familia term in his book "Philosophia Botanica" on 1751 to indicate the most excellent plant group.
6. Genus
In biology, Genus ( Plural : Genera ) is a taxonomic rank between Familia and species. Genus in Indonesia mean Marga. The members of Genus have a similarity in morphology and close relatives.
7. Species
In biology, species is a taxonomic rank which is either the lowest rank. Species is used to indicate a group or some groups which have a similarity and can be fertilize aech other, but it just in the same group.

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