Bab 1 Bidoiverisyt Of Amogus Types Flashcards
What is biodiversity
Diversity of organisms, whether microorganisms, animals or plants
Biodiversity exists as a result of
Diversity of habitat and climate
What is genetic diversity
Diversity within a species, based on variations in the gens of each organism
What is the importance of bidodiverisyr
Source of food
Balance in nature
Recreational places
Medical
Raw materials for industries
Education
How do we maintain and conserve biodiversity
Banning killing / trade of endemic & endangered animals and plants - Wildlife protection act 1972
Protecting habitat - national park & forest reserves
Reproductive programmes - seddling nurseries- reforestation & turtle hatcheries
What is endemic species
Species that lives in clusters within a restricted habitat in a specific location
What are examples of endemic species in Malaysia
Rafflesia
Pitcher plant
Leatherback turtle
Malayn tiger
Borneo pygmy elephant
What is classification of animals
Invertebrate, vertebrate
What are characteristics of invertebrates with legs
Have segmented bodies
Have outer shell (exoskeleton)
What is characteristic of fish
Poikilo
Hard & slimy scales
Fins & tails
Gills
Lay eggs
External
What are characteristic of amphibian
Poikilo
Land & water
Moist skin
Young - gills
Adult - lung & moist skin
Jelly-like eggs (spawn) without shell
External
What are characteristics of reptiles
Poikilo
Egg w/ shell
Lungs
Scales & hard skin
Internal
What are characteristics of bird
Homeo
Feathers - maintain body temperature
Lungs
Wings - fly
Scaly feet
Internal
Egg w/ shell
What are characteristics of mammals
Homeo
Fur / hair
Lunga
Internal
Give birth & nurse young
What is nonvascular plant
Simple & small plant w/out vascular system
