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Author:      opuser
Text:        What is the complete taxonomic classification for humans?

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Author:      moodywj
Text:        Phylum:  chordata; subphylum: vertebrata; class: mammalia; 
subclass:  eutheria (placental mammals) order: primate; family: hominidae; 
genus: homo; species: sapiens.  There you have us!  The phylum refers to a 
dorsal nervous system supported by a notochord.  The subphylum to chordates 
that have actual bones.  The class to the presence of mammary glands to nurse 
young the subclass to the presence of a placenta (the other subclasses either 
lay eggs (monotremes such as the platypus; and marsupials, such as the 
kangaroo that have pouches)).