B7-Ecology Flashcards
1
Q
What is Classification?
A
It is the arrangement of animals and plants in taxonomic groups according to their observed similarities.
2
Q
Who introduced the Binomial system?
A
Linnaeus in 1753
3
Q
What does the Binomial system involve?
A
Each organism is given TWO names - the name of genus and species
4
Q
What are the rules with the latin names of genus and species?
A
- Genus always has a capital and Species is lower case e.g. Panthera leo (lion)
- Should be written out in full and then it can be shortened e.g. P. leo
- Needs to be in italics or underlined when written.
5
Q
Name the classification system in order:
A
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
6
Q
Who introduced the 3 Domain system?
A
Carl Woese in the 1970s
7
Q
What is the 3 Domain system?
A
- Archea - primitive bacteria usually living in extreme conditions (extremophiles)
- Bacteria - true bacteria
- Eukaryotes - plants, animals, fungi and protists
