Species And Taxonomy Flashcards
Which come first in name genus or species
Genus is the first
Species is the second
What is the binomial system
Each species can be identified by a name containing a genus then species
What is each group in the classification system called
Taxa
What is a hierarchy
Smaller groups arranged within larger groups
With no overlaps
What is the order of species classsofctaion
+ how to remember
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
Did king Philip come over for good soup
Give four ways in which we can classify animals
DNA sequence
mRNA sequence
Amino acid sequence
Immunological similarities
How does a phylogenetic classification system work
Arranges species into groups based on their evolutionary origins and relationship
What does phylogeny mean
How closely related they are
Why is courtship needed x5
For successful mating
For species recognition
Synchronises mating behaviour - sexually mature
Form pair bond
Choose strong healthy mate
Define species
A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can breed together to produce fertile offspring
If two different species have similar courtship behaviour what does this mean
They are more closely related
If on the hierarchy system them have a line joint what does this mean (exam technique)
Have a more RECENT common ancestor with each other
