BIODIVERSITY OF LIFE

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  • A problematic subfamily of Rubiaceae because of its polyphyly - h. Antichoideae - C. initially included by Robbrecht as a subfamily
  • Exist as aromatic herbs growing in moist areas of the tropics and subtropics - b. Zingiberaceae - H. about 53 genera and 1,300 spp.
  • Growth could be monopodial or sympodial - i. Orchidaceae - A. 900 out of 1,200 spp. Are Phil. endemics
  • Useful particularly in flavoring and perfumery - c. Vanilloidea - B. Have symbiotic relationship w/ pollinators
  • Epiphytic orchid and was unofficially dubbed as the National Flower of the Phils. - a. Vanda sanderiana - F. clusters of fragrant waxy flowers
  • Subfamily of Zingiberaceae with significant commercial value - f. Siphonochiloideae - E. Curcuma longa
  • One of the most species-rich subfamily of Rubiaceae - g. Ixoroideae - G. Santan
  • Quinine producer - j. Cinchona - J. effective cure for malaria
  • Widespread Rubiaceae species throughout the country - e. Mussaenda Philippinensis - I. popular choice for gardening and landscaping
  • Most distinctive trait is the presence of either interpetiolar or intrapetiolar stipule - d. Rubiaceae - D. 443 spp. And 80 genera
  • Crocodiles have a V-shaped snout, while alligators have a broader, U-shaped snout.
  • Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is the only extant species of the Order Rhynchocephalia and is restricted to New Zealand.
  • The representative species of the Order Testudines (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins) can be differentiated based on their habitat (aquatic or terrestrial) and their diet.
  • Mammals generate their own body heat and are endothermic.
  • Of the 3 orders of the Class Amphibia, the most speciose is Order Anura (frogs and toads), not Order Caudata (salamanders and newts).
  • Frogs and toads belong to the Order Anura.
  • One distinguishing feature of mammals from reptiles is the jaw joint: mammals have a squamosal-dentary joint, while reptiles have a quadrate-articular joint.
  • Kangaroos are marsupials and have pouches for the development of their babies.
  • The Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN.
  • The Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) is a critically endangered (CR) mammal endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.