Science, Biology Flashcards
List 3 examples of naming organisms
Homo-sapiens
Magelia-rufa
Canis-familliaris
What is biology?
Biology is the study of living things
What is taxonomy?
Taxonomy is the study of classification
What is classification?
Classification is the organisation of things into groups.
List the MRSGREN
M-ovement
R-espiration
S-ensitivity
G-rowth
R-eproduce
E-xcretion
N-urtrition
What is an invertebrate?
An invertebrate is an animal that has no spinal column.
List 3 examples of an invertebrate
Spiders
Octopus
Leeches
What is a vertebrate
An animal that does have a spinal column.
List 3 examples of a vertebrate
Humans, Flamingos and Snakes
List the classes of chordates.
Animal kingdom
Fungi kingdom
Plant kingdom
Living vs Non-living
Humans and Toys
Plants and boxes
Bacteria and rocks