Classification And Variation Flashcards
What is variation
All the differences which exists between members of the same species.
What is classification
Species with similar characteristics are put into groups
What is Continuous variation
It means there is no limit on the value that can occur within a population, examples are height ,weight and heart rate
What is discontinuous variation
There is distinct groups for organisms to belong to, examples are eye colour and blood groups.
What is a species
A group of interbreeding Organisms that produce fertile offspring
What is inherited variation
Characteristics that is a result of genetic inheritance from the parents.
What is Environmental variation
It is caused by the surroundings e.g religion and language
What is natural selection
The process that organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive longer and produce more offspring
What is genetic engineering
The altering of an organisms DNA
What are classifications
KPCOFGS Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
5 kingdoms
Protoctista Prokaryotae Fungi Plantae Animalia
What is the name give to animals with a backbone
Chordata/ vertebrates
What are the vertebrate groups
Fish Reptiles Animals Plants Amphibians
What does oviparous mean
They lay eggs
Poikilotherm meaning
Body temperature changes with surroundings
