1.10 MOVING CLASSIFICATION FORWARDS Flashcards
1
Q
What is biodiversity?
A
The variety of living organism
2
Q
In the 18th century…
A
Biologist classify organisms by looking closely and carefully at animal and plants and identify them based on their features – limbs, colour, pattern, size
(STILL IMPORTANT)
3
Q
New technology…
A
Checking genetic materials – this helps biologist identify animals without needing to breed them.
4
Q
What can new technology help identify?
A
- Looks different but same species
- Looks similar but different species
