10.1 - Species + taxonomy

• Define a species

  A group of organisms that are able to reproduce to make fertile offspring
• What does a species binomial name include ?

  The genus and species
• 5 reasons as to why courtship behaviours are necessary ?

  • Allows individuals to recognise members of their own species
  • Can identify a mate that’s capable of reeding
  • Allows a pair bond to form
  • Allows synchronised mating
  • Allows individuals to become able to breed
• What’s classification ?

  The grouping of organisms
• What’s taxonomy ?

  The theory and practice of biological classification
• How does a phylogenetic classification system arrange species ?

  Into group based off evolutionary origins and relationships, uses a hierarchy where smaller groups are placed in larger ones with no overlap between groups
• How are individuals grouped when using artificial classification ?

  Grouped on appearance
• What name is used for a group when using a phylogenetic classification system ?

  Taxon
• What is the order of the taxonomic ranks ?

  Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
• What’s phylogeny ?

  Evolutionary history of a group of organisms