B2-Classifiction Flashcards
1
Q
why is classification important?
A
they help us understand how organisms are related (evolutionary) and how they interact with each other (ecological)
2
Q
what is natural classification systems? and what is artificial classification systems?
A
based on evolutionary relationships and genetic
similarity between organisms - based on appearance, used to identify organisms.
3
Q
what is in kingdom?
A
animals, plants, fungi, protozoa, algae
4
Q
why would we have adapt classification systems?
A
new species might not fit into any categories
5
Q
what do evolutionary trees do?
A
see how closely related different species are, common ancestors (draw a family tree)
