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Classification/ Taxonomy Ch 17 Exam Study Guide Flashcards

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Cladogram

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A diagram that is based on patterns if shared, derived traits and that shows evolutionary relationships

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Binomial nomenclature

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A system for giving each organism a two word scientific name

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Derived character

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A feature that evolved only within a particular taxonomic group

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Ectotherm

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An organism that needs sources of heat outside if itself

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Endotherm

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An animal that can generate body heat outside of itself

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Hyphae

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A nonreproductive filament of a fungus

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Metamorphosis

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A phase in the life cycle of many animals during which a rapid change occurs

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Pseudopodia

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A retractable temporary cytoplasmic extension that functions in food ingestion

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Radula

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A rasping, tongue like organ that is covered with chitinous teeth

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Shared character

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Feature that is shared by all members if a particular group of organisms

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Taxonomy

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The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms

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What is the acronym used for remembering the biological hierarchy?

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Dumb Kings Play Chess On Fake Granite Slabs

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What is the proper way for writing scientific names? What two parts make up the scientific name?

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Binomial nomenclature. Genus, species

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What do phylogenic trees depict?

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Systematics hypothesis

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The DNA sequences of two species of sharks would…

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Be alike

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What are the three shapes of bacteria?

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Bacilli (rod), cocci (round), Spinelli (spiral)

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Why do we study viruses in biology?

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They are interactive with living things

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Why are viruses considered nonliving?

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They don’t have cells

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What is unique about euglena?

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It’s both plantlike and animal like

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What’s the major role that fungi play in the ecosystem?

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Fungi Luce in symbiosis with 80% of all plants

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What characteristics do algae and plants share?

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Cell wall, photosynthesis, chlorophyll

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What is the importance if the cuticle in plants?

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The cuticle produces a waxy layer to waterproof the plant

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Describe the vascular system in plants

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Assemblage of conducting tissues and associated supportive fibres. Xylem tissue transfers water and dissolved minerals to the leaves, and phloem tissue conducts food

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Pines, spruces, and firs are grouped into what category of plants?

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Gymnosperms

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Animals probably evolved from what group of organisms?

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Protista

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List examples of organisms that exhibit asymmetry, bilateral symmetry, and radial symmetry

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Sponges, ctenophores, sea anemones

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What distinguishes sponges from other invertebrates?

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Cells aren’t organized into tissues

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To what phylum do roundworms belong to?

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Phylum Annelida

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What organisms are segmented?

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Leech embryos, and other Annelids Arthropods: drosophila, phylum

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What are the characteristics of an arthropod? Examples?

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Arthropods are invertebrates in the animal kingdom having exoskeletons, jointed appendages and segmented bodies. Spiders, insects and crustaceans

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What type of reproduction do most bony fish have?

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Sexual

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How is gas exchanged in an amphibian?

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Through mucous on skin

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Describe the characteristics if reptiles

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Cold blooded, vertebrates, and lay eggs

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Describe the characteristics of birds

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Vertebrates, feathers, wings, bill, warm blooded, high metabolism, bipedal, fucula, egg laying, communication, navigation

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Describe the characteristics of mammals

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Warm blooded, vertebrate, hair/fur, mammary glands, 4chambered heart, one single jaw bone, diaphragm, scent glands

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