Biodiversity AC1 - kingdoms Flashcards
What type of organism is bacteria?
single-celled microorganisms.
How are bacteria classified?
based on
* shape
* size
* structure of their cell walls
Do bacteria have a nucleus?
No
What are protists?
single-celled or multi-cellular microorganisms.
How are protists classified?
- how they eat
- single-celled or multi-cellular.
Do protists have a nucleus?
Yes
What is an example of a protist that causes disease?
Malaria is caused by a protist.
How do autotrophic protists get their food?
Protists in kelp make their own food using sunlight (Autotrophs).
How do heterotrophic protists get their food?
Dinoflagellates eat other organisms for food (Heterotrophs).
Do fungi photosynthesize?
No
How do fungi get their nutrients?
absorb nutrients from their surrounding environment.
How are fungi classified?
- mode of reproduction
- structure
- how they obtain and process nutrients
Are plants unicellular or multicellular?
Multicellular organisms
How do plants obtain energy?
Through photosynthesis.
How are plants classified?
- their structure
- presence of seeds
- flowers
What are the main groups in the Plant Kingdom?
- Mosses & Liverworts
- Ferns
- Gymnosperms
- Angiosperms
How do animals obtain energy?
They consume other organisms (heterotrophic).
How are animals classified?
- body structre
- symmetry
- presence or absence of backbone
What are the two major animal classifications?
- Vertebrates (have backbone)
- Invertebrates (no backbone)
Hierarchy of Classification:
Kingdom
Broadest category – Animals (e.g., all animals).
Hierarchy of Classification:
Phylum
Major body plans – Vertebrates (animals with backbones).
Hierarchy of Classification
Class
Shared anatomical & behavioral traits – Mammals (warm-blooded, fur, milk production).
Hierarchy of Classification
Order
Grouped by key characteristics – Carnivores (meat-eating mammals).
Hierarchy of Classification
Family
Related genera – Felidae (cats and cat-like mammals).
