Topic 10 - Species and Taxonomy

Question 1

Binomial system - Genus

Answer 1

generic name - equivalent to a surname (Homo)

Question 2

Binomial system - species

Answer 2

Specific name - equivalent to a first name (Sapien)

Question 3

Artificial classification

Answer 3

classification according to analogous (having wings) characteristics. Have the same function but different evolutionary origins

Question 4

Phylogenetic classification

Answer 4

Based on evolutionary relationships between organisms and their ancestors. Classifies using shared homologous characteristics (similar evolutionary origins)

Question 5

Species definition

Answer 5

2 organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring

Question 6

Taxonomic rank

Answer 6

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Question 7

Habitat

Answer 7

A place where a community of organisms usually lives

Question 8

Community

Answer 8

All the populations of different organisms interacting in a particular place at the same time

Question 9

Eco-System

Answer 9

All the living and non-living components if a specific area

Question 10

Biodiversity

Answer 10

The number and variety of living organisms in a particular area

Question 11

Species diversity

Answer 11

the number of different species and number of individuals of those species within a community

Question 12

Genetic diversity

Answer 12

differences in the DNA/genes possessed by the individuals in any one species

Question 13

Eco-System diveristy

Answer 13

the range of different habitats within a specified area

Question 14

species richness

Answer 14

the number of different species present

Question 15

Simpsons diversity index

Answer 15

d = diversity index
N = total no. of organisms of all species
n = total no. of organisms of each species
{ = sum of