1.2 classification system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the study of classifying organisms called?
A
Taxonomy
2
Q
What is the Binomial system?
A
A system used to identify any animal
for example Quercus robur - English Oak
3
Q
How do you write down a binomial name?
A
The first word is capsized and the second one isn’t
4
Q
What is the binomial name for a wolf?
A
Canis lupus
5
Q
What is the binomial name for a tiger?
A
Panthera tigris
6
Q
What is the Binomial name for a leopard?
A
Panthera pardus
7
Q
What is the point of a binomial name?
A
To be able to identify a specific type of animal
8
Q
What is Morphology?
A
The study of what the animal looked like
9
Q
What is Anatomy?
A
The study of the body structures
10
Q
What does MRS GREN stand for?
A
It stands for Movement Respiration Growth Reproduction Excretion Nutrition
