Species And Taxonomy

Question 1

What is a species

Answer 1

A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed to provide fertile offspring

Question 2

What is the binomial system

Answer 2

Universal naming system
Genus (capital)
Species (lowercase)
E.g Homo sapiens

Question 3

What is the taxonomy heirachal system

Answer 3

Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Question 4

What is courtship behaviour

Answer 4

Used to recognise members of the same species
Ensures successful mating and fertile offspring e.g includes dancing
Species specific

Question 5

What are the 5 roles of courtship behaviour

Answer 5

1: recognise members of same species
2: indenify mate capable of breeding
3: form a pair bond
4: synchronise mating
5: ready to breed