BZ1006 - L4 Organising the Natural World

Question 1

Define Taxonomy

Answer 1

A formal hierarchial system for naming and classifying species that reflects their common descent
ie. Closely related spiecies are grouped most closely together

Question 2

What parts of the organisms full classification must be written in italics? (or underlined when handwritten)

Answer 2

The genus and the species names

Question 3

What is the order of the ranks? (Kingdom, species, order etc)

Answer 3

Kingdom (kids)
Phylum (playing)
Class (carelessly)
Order (on)
Family (freeways)
Genus (get)
Species (squished)

Question 4

Why is latin used for genus and species names?

Answer 4

because it is an ancient language that in not changing

ie. no words added/removed. meanings havnt changed

Question 5

What are the 3 issues with grouping 2 species as a single species?

Answer 5

1. The population is thought to be bigger
2. Lack of conservation attention
3. Assumptions made about toxins/venoms

Question 6

What are the 2 issues with having 2 species that should be the same?

Answer 6

1. Overestimate of diversity

2. Conservation attempts made when not needed (eg. mahogony gliders = squirrel gliders)