Features used in classification 4.3.2 Flashcards
1
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Phylogenetically define species
A
A group of individual organisms that are very similar in appearance, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics
2
Q
What is Aristotles classification?
A
Classified everything as either plant or animal.
Animals were then divided into:
- Live and move in water
- Live and move on land
- Move through air
3
Q
What is the problem with Aristotles classification?
A
- Fish grouped with turtles
- Mammals with frogs
- Birds grouped with insects
4
Q
Why is more detailed evidence used?
A
As it became clear not all living things could fit easily into one of these categories
5
Q
What are 3 features of Animalia?
A
- Eukaryotic
- No cell wall
- Multicellular
6
Q
What are 3 features of plants?
A
- Eukaryotic
- Multicellular
- Cellulose cell wall
7
Q
What are 3 features of fungi?
A
- Eukaryotic
- Chitin cell walls
- No chloroplasts
8
Q
What are 3 features of prokaryote?
A
- Prokaryotic
- Unicellular
- Cells have no nucleus (circular DNA)
9
Q
What are 3 features of protoctista?
A
- Eukaryotic
- Move using cilia/flagellum/ameoboid mechanisms
