Classification And Adaptation Flashcards
1
Q
Classification order:
King prawn curry or fat greasy sausages
A
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Genus Species
2
Q
What is the advantage of using the scientific or Latin name?
A
- The name is always the same all over the world
- The name is the same in all languages
- All scientists will know what the others are talking about
3
Q
How are organisms named? E.g Homo sapiens
A
- First name- refers to genus (shred with other closely related organisms)
- Second name- refers to the sprites; no other organism in the genus has this name
4
Q
Why different ear sizes?
A
Small ears: lose less hear as smaller surface area
Large wars: lose more heat as larger surface area
5
Q
Why different coat colours?
A
A white coats - camouflage against predators/ prey In the snow
Sandy cream coat- camouflage against predators/ prey In the the desert
6
Q
Why different body mass?
A
Large body mass means less heat is lost.
Small body mass means more heat lost
Less or more insulation!
7
Q
Behavioural adaptations:
A
May be nocturnal as:
• Avoid predators
• It’s cooler at night in a desert
