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3.4.5 Species And Taxonomy Flashcards

1
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Define species

A

Group of organisms which can reproduce to produce fertile LIVING offspring

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2
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What is necessary for successful mating to occur ?

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Courtship behaviour

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3
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Role of courtship behaviour

A
  • species identification
  • recognise sexually mature individuals
  • recognise opposite biological sex
  • recognise fertile individuals
  • arousal (ability to release gametes)
  • forming pair bonds
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4
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What is a taxon and the plural of it

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Taxon = group

Plural = taxa

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Hierarchy of taxa

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Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

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6
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What do we use when identifying species

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Binomial = genus species

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