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the science of classification
(tax)
taxonomy
was the first man to develop modern definition for the word species
john ray
a distinct type of organism
species
devised a simple practical method of classification also known as the father of taxonomy
carolus linnaeus
to groups animal and plants scientist categoriesed them in to this
kingdom
the classification system in order from brodest to specific
kingdom,phylum,class,order,family,genus,speies
consists of its genus and species name with the genus name listed first
scientific name
plant with vascular systems make up this group
tracheophytes
plants without vascular systems make up this group
bryophytes
one celled reproductive structures that will eventually produce new plants
spores
one of the most unique seedless plants
ferns
a chlorophyll containing stems that carry on photosynthesis instead of tiny green leaves
horsetail
can survive in every climate of the world often form lush green coatings on moist surfaces
mosses
It has the same general body structure as mosses they look like clusters of tiny leaves instead of having the velvety carpet appearance of mosses
Liverworts
Animals with backbones
Vertebrates
Animals without backbones
Invertebrates
This worms scientific name is annelids and include earthworms and leeches the body is divided into many segments
Segmented worms
Most segmented worms have bristles that are attached to each segment they help in locomotion
Setae
Scientific name is Platyhelminthes they flat bodies it includes flukes,tapeworms,and planarians
Flatworms
Organisms that live in or on other organisms and obtain nutrients from them
Parasites
Scientific name nematodes they have long slender non segmented bodies that taper at both ends
Roundworms
Include clams, oysters, snails, slugs, and octopuses there scientific is molusca
Mollusks
Contains the internal organs of a mollusks
Visceral humps
All are marines animals include starfish, sea urchins, , and sand dollars most of there bodies are arranged like spokes of a wheel
Echinoderms
Jellyfish, sea anemones, and coral are this most of these animals live in shallow warm waters of tropical seas
Coelenterates
They have only two cell layers that surround non living intracellar material they grow attached to underwater objects there the only multicellular animal without a nervous system
Sponges
They have characteristics of 4 chambered heart, hair, mammary glands, and they have the ability to regulate their body temperature internally
Mammalia
The largest mammal and animal that has ever existed
Blue whale
All mammals have it's a internal skeleton
Endoskeleton
When an animal can regulate their body temperature by internal mechanisms
Warm blooded
When animals body temperature drops close to the freezing point
Hibernation
These specially designed glands provide milk with the perfect balance of nutrients for there young
Mammary glands
To be Amal all mammals have to have
Hair
Found at the front of the mouth and are used for cutting or biting
Incisors
Long pointed teeth found toward the front of the mouth and are used for tearing
Canines
The flat teeth found toward the back of the mouth for grinding
Molars
Animals that primarily eat meat
Carnivores
Animals that primarily eat plant
Herbivores
Animal that eat meat and plants
Omnivores
Biologist who study animals
Zoologist
Contains amniotic fluid wich surrounds the developing young and helps protect them by absorbing shock
Amniotic sac
There the only flying mammals there nocturnal
Bats
Groups of bats
Colonies
Bats emit a high pitched sounds when the sound waves hit an object they bounce back toward the bat
Echolocation system