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30 Cards in this Set
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binomial nomenclature (7-1)
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two name system of classification
Genus name + species name Ex. Homo sapien |
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class (7-1)
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a group mdae up all the orders of similar species
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classify (7-1)
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to put similar organisms into groups
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dichotomous key (7-1)
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tool to help identify an organism's scientific name
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division (7-2)
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the second-highest of the taxinomical categories in the palnt kingdom
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genus (7-2)
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a group made up of similar species
dog, wolf, coyote |
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taxonomy (7-1)
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The science of classifying
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Kingdom (7-1)
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The largest of the classification groups.
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Carolus Linnaeus (7-1)
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Father of modern day classification.
System based on similar body structure, size shape and color. |
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Aristotle (7-1)
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Developed one of the first classification systems for life. Divided animals by where they live, plants divided by size and structure.
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species (7-1)
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Smallest, most precise classification category.
The same type of organism (dogs, humans, |
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phylogeny (7-2)
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An organisms evolutionary histroy.
Determined by chemical make-up, ancestors, and fossil evidence. |
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division (7-2)
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second-highest taxonomic category in the plant and fungi kingdoms.
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class (7-2)
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3rd highest taxonomic category.
A group of closely related orders. |
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order (7-2)
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4th highest taxonomic category.
A group of closely related families. |
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prokaryotes (7-2)
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one-celled organisms with no nucleus. Does have gentic material.
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Kingdom Eubacteria (7-2)
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one-celled organisms, prokaryotic, some move, some make own food. Bacteria that live around us. (e.coli, streptococcus)
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Kingdom Archaebacteria (7-2)
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one-celled organisms, prokaryotic, some move, some make own food. Bacteria that live in harsh environmnets.
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Name the 6 biological classifcation categories in order. (7-2)
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King Paul cried out for good soup'
Kindom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, species |
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Kingdom Protista (7-2)
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Eukaryotic, many celled, some move, some make own food. Many one celled organisms. (euglena, paramecium)
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Kingdom Fungi (7-2)
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Eukaryotic, one and many celled, don't move, obtain food from other organisms.
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Kingdom Plant (7-2)
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Eukaryotic, many-celled, members make own food.
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Kingsom Animal (7-2)
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Eukaryotic, many-celled, move, members eat plants or other animals.
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How many species do biologists etimate there to be? (7-3)
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up to 30 million
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species diversity (7-3)
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The variety of plants, animals, and other organisms in a given area.
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Describe the problem some people have with the northern spotted owl. (7-3)
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See page 198 in text.
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Describe the two points of view dealing with species diversity.
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Pg. 199
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dichotomous key (7-3)
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A branching key used to identify organisms.
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field guide (7-3)
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uses pictures and descriptions to identify organisms.
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Give three reasons we do not use common names to identify organisms. (7-3)
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1. missleading (star fish)
2. language problems 3. |
