Classification and Evolution Flashcards
its really stuff for the vets, but must know ALL the details here :D
1
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Why do we nee to classify animals?
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- Help us identify physical/ansestry relationships between animals
- Easier to identify different organisms
2
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What is Carl Wosoe’s / Linneus’ current system today
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- Do Kids Playing Catch On Freeway Get Squashed
- Domains consists of Eubacteria - Archea - Eukarya
WHERE Eubacteria = Everyday regular bacteria, Archea = Extremophiles, Eukarya = AnimaliaPlantae Protoctista, Fungi
3
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How to Binomial Name something?
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Genus species
BEWARE OF CAPITAL CASES vs LOWERCASE! - Carl Linneus proposed this system of naming in LATIN!
4
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Define Taxonomic Group!
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- It represents a certain level or rank in a classification where organisms are grouped based on their characteristic similarities
5
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How is Binomial Naming Beneficial?
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- Due to it being UNIVERSALLY RECOGNISED SYSTEM , used in all languages, dialects, different naming within a nation
- Will avoid potential confusion!
6
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Define species
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This is a group of organisms of very similar characteristics that can freely interbreed to produce fertile offspring!
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