Unit 1 Flashcards
A/An _______is the largest division of a phylum.
Genus
Order
Class
Family
Order
In the eighteenth century, a scientist by the name of _________reworked the system of classification.
Stolon
Linus
Artistotle
Linnaeus
Aristotle
___________ is a biological situation in which at least two different kinds of organisms interact.
Symbiosis
Predator- Prey
Respect
Mutualism
Symbiosis
The scientific name for European cattle is_______________.
Bos indicus
Bos aries
Bos taurus
Bos grunniens
Bos taurus
Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming organisms consisting of ____ Latin words.
2
4
5
3
2
Domestic animals that return to nature and breed are termed_______.
feral
wild
domesticated
tamed
feral
Related species which cannot interbreed because of geographical separation are called __________ species.
subdivisions
allopatric
breeds
sympatric
allopatric
The glaciers began retreating about ________ years ago.
12,000
14,000
13,000
10,000
14.000
Domestication of animals is an example of a ________ relationship.
reality
symbiotic
actual
mutual
symbiotic
The difference between some breeds is mostly for a __________and may have little or no economic significance.
coloring
subspecies
trademark
race
trademark
Cultivation of plants began approximately ________ years ago.
5,000
8,000
6,000
9,000
9.000
Match the common name with the latin name of the animal:
American Bison
a.
Sus scrofa
b.
Felis catus
c.
Capra hircus
d.
Bison bison
d. Bison bison
Match the common name with the latin name of the animal:
Goat
a.
Sus scrofa
b.
Felis catus
c.
Capra hircus
d.
Bison bison
c. Capra hircus
Match the common name with the latin name of the animal:
Cat
a.
Sus scrofa
b.
Felis catus
c.
Capra hircus
d.
Bison bison
b. Felis catus
Match the common name with the latin name of the animal:
Swine
a.
Sus scrofa
b.
Felis catus
c.
Capra hircus
d.
Bison bison
a. Sus scrofa
What an organism uses to help it obtain food or to help it conserve energy.
Colors
Camouflage
Primary energy trap
Secondary energy trap
secondary energy trap
Those which can interbreed, but in practice do not because of differences in behavior, breeding, food sources, etc., are called __________ species.
breeds
allopatric
sympatric
subdivisions
sympatric
The correct scientific name for a domestic chicken is ______________.
Capra hircus
Gallus domesticus
Anas domesticus
Gallus gallopavo
Gallus domesticus
What do most animals in the Chordata have in common?
Vertebrae
Feet
Tails
Eyes
vertebrae
What Order is a cat found in?
Felis
Carnivora
Invertebra
Plantae
Carnivora
What are the four possible Kingdoms?
Animalia, Plantae, Amoeba, Cellular
Animalia, Plantae, Chrodora, Chantora
Protista, Fungi, Puma, Mammal
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Place the categories in the correct order from broadest category to most specific category.
Class
Domain
Family
Genus
Kingdom
Phylum
Species
(use pneumonic device such as:
Do Kids Pet Cats For Good Smiles)
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Family
Genus
Species
What language is used in Taxonomy?
French
English
Latin
Spanish
Latin
Why would some heritage animal breeds not be good for a livestock owner?
Slope of Land
Owner Mood
Temperament
Temperment
Why is it important to keep and raise heritage breeds of animals?
It is important to keep and raise heritage breeds to keep their diverse genetics from going extinct.
Based on your observations in the video, what is a Heritage Breed of livestock? Provide your reasoning.
Heritage Breed animals have unique diverse genetics. They also have traits such as disease resistance.
Go to the Livestock Conservancy website at https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/conservation-priority-list
List three breeds that are currently endangered (critical status) of becoming extinct:
Three breeds which are at critical status are the American Yak, Texas Longhorn CTLR, and the Choctaw Hog.
