Species and taxonomy Flashcards
1
Q
How do we name species?
A
Binomial naming system
2
Q
Why is courtship behaviour used?
A
In order for members of the same species to recognise one another during mating
3
Q
What does courtship behaviour allow for?
A
Recognising members of their own species
Synchronise mating
Form a pair bond
Become able to breed
4
Q
What is classification?
A
The process of naming and organising organisms into groups based on their characteristics
5
Q
What are the 5 kingdoms?
A
Animals, plants, fungi, prokaryotes and protoctists
6
Q
What is the order of classification?
A
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
7
Q
What are the three domains?
A
Bacteria, archaea, eukaryota
