Classification Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What 2 groups can plants be divided into?

A

Flowering and Non Flowering

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2
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Describe vertebrate and Invertebrate

A

Vertebrates have a backbone.
Invertebrates do not have a backbone.

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3
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What is classification?

A

Putting things into groups

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4
Q

What can the classification system be based on?

A

DNA analysis and morphological features

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5
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What are the five kingdoms?

A

Bacteria
Single celled organisms
Plants
Fungi
Animals

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6
Q

What are common names?

A

Names that we use every day for animals
such as dog or cat

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7
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What system is used to classify animals?

A

Binomial system
made by Carl Linnaeus
Written in Latin

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8
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What is the scientific name made up of?

A

Genus and Species

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9
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What are the advantages of using the scientific name?

A

In Latin so recognized all over the world
A universal name
Avoids confusion and duplication

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10
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What are the 7 classification ?

A

Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

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