THEME 1 - U1 - Classification of living organisms Flashcards

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Def: Classification

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Grouping organisms according to structural similarities

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Groups are arranged largest to smallest. What are the 7 groups

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Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

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Def : Binomial nomenclature

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Two word Latin name for names of organism’s genus + species

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Why are scientific names universal

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Everyone understands what name means without using dictionary, no matter what language they speak

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Def: Species

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Group of organisms with similar features, capable of breeding + producing fertile offspring

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Def: Infertile

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Cannot produce offspring bc. Its product of organisms of diff species

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Uses of Hierarchical Classification System. Name 3

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  • Sorts organisms in order
  • Identify new organisms by finding out which groups belong to
  • Easier to study organisms
  • Communicate globally + internationally about org.
  • Keep track of org.
  • Tell about evolution of species
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5 kingdoms of Hierarchical Classification System

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Prokaryotes
Protoctista
Fungi
Plants
Animals

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Phylum subdivided into

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Classes
Order
Families
Genera
Species

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Def: Dichotomous Key

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Series of questions asking you about features that you can see on org.

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Use of Dichotomous Key

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Helps you identify org. by unlocking their names

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