Classification and biodiversity

• What is biodiversity?

  Biodiversity is the total number and variety of species in a given area.
• How can biodiversity be studied?

  Biodiversity can be studied using sampling techniques.
• How can organisms be classified?

  Organisms can be classified according to morphological features.
• What are the five kingdoms of life?

  • Animal
  • Plant
  • Fungi
  • Protoctists (single-celled organisms)
  • Bacteria
• What are vertebrates?

  Vertebrates are animals with a backbone.
• What types of animals are included in the vertebrate category?

  Vertebrates include amphibians, mammals, reptiles, bony fish, and birds.
• What are invertebrates?

  Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.
• What types of animals are included in the invertebrate category?

  Invertebrates include molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and nematodes.
• How can the Plant kingdom be divided?

  The Plant kingdom can be divided into flowering and non-flowering plants.
• What do flowering plants produce for reproduction?

  Flowering plants produce flowers for reproduction.
• What do non-flowering plants use for reproduction?

  Non-flowering plants reproduce using spores.
• What are the main features of the Animal kingdom?

  • Divided into vertebrates and invertebrates
  • Vertebrates have a backbone
  • Invertebrates lack a backbone
• What are the main features of the Plant kingdom?

  • Divided into flowering and non-flowering plants
  • Flowering plants reproduce with flowers
  • Non-flowering plants reproduce with spores
• What is biodiversity?

  Biodiversity is the total number and variety of species in a given area.
• How can biodiversity be studied?

  Biodiversity can be studied using sampling techniques.
• What are organisms classified according to?

  Organisms can be classified according to morphological features.
• What is the order of classification levels in biology?

  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species
• What does the term 'binomial' refer to in classification?

  'Binomial' refers to having two parts to a name.
• What is the purpose of the binomial system of classification?

  The binomial system avoids confusion by using a universal naming convention.
• What language is used in the binomial naming system?

  Latin is used to name organisms in the binomial system.
• What is the classification of a tiger?

  The classification of a tiger is Panthera tigris.
• How is the genus name formatted in binomial classification?

  The genus name is always capitalized and can be abbreviated to its first letter.
• How is the species name formatted in binomial classification?

  The species name begins with a lowercase letter and is italicized.
• What is the classification of a lion?

  The classification of a lion is Panthera leo.
• What indicates that two organisms are the same species?

  Two organisms are the same species if both the genus and species names are the same.
• How does the classification of a tiger and a lion demonstrate their relationship?

  Both share the same genus, Panthera, indicating they are closely related.
• How can you complete the classification of the lion using the tiger's classification?

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrate)
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Carnivora
  • Family: Felidae
  • Genus: Panthera
  • Species: leo
• What is the way to remember the classification?

  King Phillip Came Over For Good Soup
• What is biodiversity?

  Biodiversity is the total number and variety of species in a given area.
• How can biodiversity be studied?

  Biodiversity can be studied using sampling techniques.
• What is morphological adaptation?

  Morphological adaptation is a structural change that gives an organism a greater chance of survival in its habitat.
• What is an example of a morphological adaptation in the Fennec fox?

  The Fennec fox has large ears that help radiate heat from its body.
• Why does the Arctic fox have smaller ears and thick fur?

  These features help the Arctic fox retain its body heat in a cold habitat.
• What is behavioral adaptation?

  Behavioral adaptation is the way an organism reacts to its environment to aid its survival.
• Why is the pangolin considered a nocturnal animal?

  The pangolin is active during the night to avoid the heat of the desert-like habitat.
• What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

  Endangered means the numbers of that species in the wild are decreasing and may become extinct.
• What are some methods to conserve and protect biodiversity and endangered species?

  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
  • Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
  • Captive breeding programmes
  • National parks
  • Seed/sperm banks
  • Local biodiversity action plans
• What is the purpose of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?

  CITES aims to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of endangered species.
• What does SSSI stand for?

  SSSI stands for Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
• What is the role of captive breeding programmes in conservation?

  Captive breeding programmes aim to increase the population of endangered species in a controlled environment.