Classifying Organisms Flashcards
What are all the kingdoms?
Animals Plants Fungi Bacteria Protoctista
What are the phylum’s
Vertebrates Arthropoda Flowering plants Molluscs Annelids Nematodes
What are all the classes
Monocotyledon plants Birds
Dicotyledon plants Crustaceans
Mammals Arachnids
Fish Insects
Amphibians Myriapods
Reptiles
What is a binomial name and what do you use to form it?
To form a binomial name you use the genus and species
Ex. Homo sapien
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Genus Species
Binomial naming is a universal system that gives every living thing a scientific Latin name which all nations can identify
Characteristics of nematodes
Thread like bodies, taper at mouth + anus An example is a round worm No obvious head or legs No segments Most are tiny Live in soil + water Many types e.g. Parasites
Characteristics of annelids
Worms with soft bodies Segments Paddle like extensions for moving Have chaetae/bristles Most species live in the sea can live in fresh water An example is a earthworm
Characteristics of molluscs
Soft bodies
No segments
Muscular foot used for movement/burrowing
Many species have 1 to 2 shells for protection
Is able to retreat into shell for protection and to avoid lots of water loss
Examples include octopuses, clams, snails and squids
Characteristics of monocotyledonous plants
1 cotyledon (embryonic leaf) Strap like leaves (long and thin) Parallel veins Flower parts divisible by 3 (6 petals) Ex. Kaffir Lilly
Characteristics of dicotyledonous plants
2 cotyledons (2 embryonic leaves) Broad leaves Branching veins Flower parts divisible by 4 or 5 (5 petals) Ex. Hibiscus
What does ‘King Philip Called Out For Good Soup’ stand for?
KINGDOM PHYLUM CLASS ORDER FAMILY GENUS SPECIES
What is the definition of species?
Similar organisms that can reproduce to make fertile off spring
