Classification of Organisms Used in Old Biology Labs

List of Organisms:

• KINGDOM
  • Phylum or Division
    • Class
      • Order
        • Family

          Genus species, Common Name

          Use(s) in Biology Labs

• PROTISTA
  • Phaeophyta
    • • • Fucaceae

          Fucus sp. or Laminaria sp., Kelp

          popcorn seasoning

• FUNGI
  • Ascomycetes

    • • • Penicillium roqueforti, Roquefort Mold

          blue cheese in mayonnaise

          Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bakers’/Brewers’ Yeast

          fermenting sugar

• PLANTAE
  • Angiospermae
    • Monocotyledonae
      • • Liliaceae

          Allium cepa, Onion

          seasoning, examine cells

          Allium sativum, Garlic

          seasoning

        • Commelinaceae

          Rhoeo spathacea, Moses-in-the-Boat

          examine cells for Ca-oxalate

        • Hydrocharitaceae

          Elodea sp., Waterweed

          examine cells, osmosis

        • Gramineae

          Triticum aestivum, Wheat

          bread, pita, etc.

          Hordeum vulgare, Barley

          malt for brewing

          Oryza sativa, Rice

          lentils & rice

          Saccharum officinarum, Sugar Cane

          sugar for brewing, etc.

    • Dicotyledonae
      • • Cruciferae

          Brassica hirta (Sinapis alba), White Mustard

          seasoning in mayonnaise

          Brassica oleracea, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale

          examine cells, veggies & mayonnaise

        • Chenopodiaceae

          Beta saccharifera, Sugar Beet

          sugar for brewing, etc.

        • Rutaceae

          Citrus limon, Lemon

          in mayonnaise

        • Geraniaceae

          Pelargonium hortorum, Geranium

          examine cells, stomates

        • Rosaceae

          Malus pumila, Apple

          cider vinegar for mayonnaise

        • Leguminosae

          Glycine max (Soja max), Soybean

          oil for soap & mayo

          Lens culinaris, Lentil

          lentils & rice

        • Fagaceae

          Quercus suber, Cork Oak

          examine “cells”

        • Cannabinaceae

          Humulus lupulus, Hops

          flavoring agent in brewing

        • Lauraceae

          Cinnamomum zelandicum, Cinnamon

          soap additive

          Sassafras albidum, Sassafras

          sassafras tea

        • Umbelliferae

          Daucus carota, Carrot

          veggies & mayonnaise

        • Oleaceae

          Olea europaea, Olive

          oil for soap & mayonnaise

        • Solanaceae

          Capsicum annuum, Chili Pepper

          seasoning in mayonnaise

          Capsicum frutescens, Cayenne Pepper

          seasoning in mayonnaise

          Capsicum frutescens, Green Pepper

          veggies & mayonnaise

          Lycopersicon esculentum, Tomato

          examine cells

          Solanum tuberosum, Potato

          examine cells

        • Compositae

          Helianthus annuus, Sunflower

          seed butter, oil

          Carthamus tinctorius, Safflower

          oil for soap & mayonnaise

        • Myrtaceae

          Syzygium aromaticum, Clove

          soap additive

        • Cucurbitae

          Cucumis sativus, Cucumber

          veggies & mayonnaise

          Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo, Zucchini

          veggies & mayonnaise

        • Burseraceae

          Boswellia sacra (B. carterii), Frankincense

          demonstration of scent

          Commiphora myrrha, Myrrh

          demonstration of scent

• ANIMALIA
  • Chordata (Vertebrata)
    • Aves
      • Galliformes
        • Phasianidae

          Gallus gallus, Domestic Poultry

          egg: examine cells & in mayonnaise

    • Mammalia
      • Artiodactyla
        • Bovidae

          Bos taurus, Domestic Cattle

          dairy products, fat for soap