species and taxonomy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what term is used to describe an organism being identified by the species and genus name?
A
binomial
2
Q
what is a hierarchy?
A
smaller groups within larger groups
with no overlap
3
Q
what is the classification system in order?
A
domain
kingdom
phylum
class
order
family
genus
species
4
Q
what is phylogenetics?
A
classifying organisms into groups based on evolutionary relationships
5
Q
define species
A
a group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring
6
Q
what are the advantages of courtship behaviour?
A
organisms can recognise sexually mature members of their own species, synchronise mating and form a pair bond and successfully breed
