Human beings belong to the taxonomic divisions with the characteristic features listed below.
Kingdom Animalia: Multicellular, heterotrophic, motile, lack cell wall
Sub-kingdom Eumetazoa: Digestive tract and organ system
Phylum Chordata: Notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and brain.
Sub-phylum Craniata/vertebrata: A vertebral column, segemneted discs sround the spinal cord, cranium covering the brain
Infraphylum Gnathostomata- Jawed mouth
Class mammalia: Mammary glands, body hair and pinnae
Superclass Tetrapoda: Four pentadactyl limbs
Order primates: Nailed fingers, acute vision and poor sense of smell
Family Hominidae: Erect posture, bipedal gait, bibocular colour vision, flat face, disproportionate limbs.
Genus Homo: Well developed brain and speech
Species sapiens: A high forehead, prominent chin and reduced body hair.