Species and taxonmy Flashcards

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Name the taxa

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and species

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What is courtship behaviour

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Sequence of unique actions to identify members of their own species to reproduce with (preformed by males)
examples dance moves, sounds, fighting, release of pheromones females observe and decide whether to mate with the male

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Importance of courtship behaviour

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Ensures successful reproduction
Enables them to recognise own species/opposite sex
Synchronises mating behaviour

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