1.1 Biodiversity Introduction: Species Traits Quiz
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What is one of the main benefits of ecosystems with high biodiversity?

  • They tend to be less resilient
  • They have larger populations (correct)
  • They are more prone to changes in the environment
  • They have fewer interactions

What are the traits of a species? Choose the incorrect trait.

  • Use energy
  • Composed of cells
  • Must adapt to the environment
  • Do not need to reproduce independently (correct)

Which species concept refers to the physical structure of an organism, such as body shape and size?

  • Morphological species concept (correct)
  • Biological species concept
  • Genetic Diversity
  • Phylogenetic species concept

What does the term 'phylogenetic species concept' refer to?

<p>Evolutionary history (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does genetic diversity refer to in a species?

<p>Monoculture vs. rich genetic diversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the ability to adapt to the environment important for a species?

<p>It helps in surviving and avoiding elimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Carl Linnaeus develop for classifying living things?

<p>A two-part naming system using Binomial Nomenclature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the hierarchical classifications system?

<p>Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tool used by taxonomists to help classify organisms?

<p>Dichotomous key (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of prokaryotes in the ecosystem?

<p>They act as decomposers and producers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to a taxonomic group that includes a single ancestor and all its descendants?

<p>Clade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain includes both unicellular and multicellular organisms, as well as prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

<p>Eukarya (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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