Classification Flashcards
Name the characteristics on living things
Movement Respiration Sensitivity Growth Excretion Nutrition
What is the definition of movement?
An action by an organism or part of an organism that leads to the change in its position or place.
What is the definition of Respiration?
A chemical reaction in cells that breaks down nutrients and releases energy for metabolism
What is th definition of Sensitivity?
The ability to detect stimuli in the internal or external environment and make appropriate responses.
What is the definition of Growth
The permenant increase in size and dry matter by an increase in cell size or cell growth or both.
What is the definition of excretion.
The removal of metabolic waste products, toxic materials and substance in excess of requirements.
What is the definition or nutrition?
Taking in materials for energy, growth and development.
What is morphology
The shape and form of the bodies of an organism
What is the anotomy of an organism?
The detailed bone structure of an organism.
What is the definition of a species?
A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.
Complete
Kingdom, phylum…..
Class Order Family Genus Species
What is the binomial system
It is an internationally agreed upon system in which the scientific name of and organism is made of two parts - the genus and the species
How does one write the scientific name of an organism
Genus - capital species - lokey
Underline both
What are the 5 features of the Animalia Kingdom
It's is : multicellular
Has a nucleus
Has no cell wall
Has no chlorophyll
Feeds on organic substances made by other living organismsWhat are the 5 characteristics of the Plant Kingdom?
It is : multicellular Has a nucleus Has a cell wall Has chlorophyll Is autotrophic
Characteristics of fungi
It is: Multicellular Has a nucleus Has a cell wall Does not have chlorophyll Is parasitic
Characteristics of protoctista
It's is : Some are Multicellular All have nucleus Some have cell walls Some have chlorophyll Some feed by photosynthesis, some by organic substances
Characteristics of prokaryotes.
It: Has no cell wall Has no nucleus Has a cell wall Has no chlorophyll and mitochondria Some feed by photosynthesis They are bacteria
What is a fern
A plant that reproduces by spores and has roots, stems and leaves. They have leaves called fronds and have no flowers
What is a flowering plant?
A plant which has roots, stems and leaves and reproduces by means of flowers and seeds
Describe the 4 characteristics of a fish
Has gills
Is ectothermic
Has fins
Has scakey skin
What are the 3 characteristics or reptiles
Ectothermic
Dry scakey skin
Leathery eggs
Eg. Snake
What are the 5 characteristics of amphibians
Endothermic Smooth most skin Jelly-like eggs Adults live on land Larva have gills
Give 1 example of an amphibian
Frog
Give 5 characteristics of Birds
Endothermic Feathery and scaley feet Have wings Eggs with brittle shells Heart with 4 chambers
What are 6 characteristics of Mammals
Endothermic Have hair / fur Have Placenta Have diaphrames Heart with 4 chambers Have different kinds of teeth
What are all the structures in the cells of a virus
A protein coat and RNA
Is a virus living
No
