Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is binomial nomenclature
A
Method of naming organisms using 2 names
2
Q
What is the advantage of binomial nomenclature
A
Common language for all scientists
3
Q
What are the 7 main levels of classification
A
Kingdom phyla class order family genus species
4
Q
What is phylogeny
A
History of evolution of a species
5
Q
What is palaeontology
A
The study of fossils
6
Q
What is biogeography
A
The study of geographic distribution of life on earth
7
Q
What is an endemic
A
A term used to describe a species found in one location
8
Q
What is a vestigial feature
A
Served a useful function in an ancient ancestor
