Classification of living things

Learning objectives

To understand that living things are classified into nested groups according to attributes that they possess in common.
To approach the notions of species, of biodiversity and of evolution.

This animation approaches the theme of the classification of living things via successive nesting in groups defined by a common attribute (characteristic). It shows how a selection of animals and plants are classified into nested groups according to the current classification of living things. The classification system used in this animation is nonetheless simplified.