20 Questions
What type of isolation occurs when males and females of different species do not use the same mating behaviors or signals?
Behavioral isolation
Which bird uses coloring, calls, and an elaborate dance to attract a female, resulting in signals that are specific only to its species?
Magnificent Riflebird
What type of isolation is described by the physical incompatibility of male and female genitalia between species, making interspecific mating impossible?
Mechanical isolation
Which pattern of speciation is characterized by long periods of equilibrium followed by sudden episodes of speciation or extinction?
Punctuated equilibrium
What is the purpose of the second name in a scientific species name?
To provide a unique tag for the species
Which concept of species identification involves comparing DNA sequences of species?
Phylogenetic species concept
What is the significance of the two-word scientific naming system in biology?
It avoids confusion arising from multiple common names for a species
Which domain represents an ancient lineage of prokaryotes that diverged from other forms of bacteria millions of years ago?
Archaea
Which forest biome is characterized by only containing deciduous trees and having the highest net primary productivity?
Tropical forests
What type of trees are found in boreal forests?
Conifers only
Which forest biome has small coniferous trees and shrubs, highly seasonal rainfall mostly in winter, and includes deciduous trees that shed leaves during prolonged dry seasons?
Mediterranean forests
What is the main reason conifers do not shed their leaves during cold or dry seasons?
They release less water
Which domain includes extremophilic cells that can thrive in harsh environments?
Archaebacteria
Which kingdom includes organisms that obtain nutrients by absorption and live on dead or decaying matter?
Fungi
What is a characteristic of organisms in the Monera kingdom?
Prokaryotic cells
What type of protists are algae?
Plant-like
Which kingdom has eukaryotic, multicellular, autotrophic organisms with cell walls made of cellulose?
Plants
What is the polysaccharide that makes up the cell wall of fungi?
Chitin
Which organisms reproduce through the use of spores?
Fungi
Which kingdom includes organisms with complex organ systems such as respiratory, digestive, circulation, and nervous systems?
Animals
Test your knowledge on the classification system of living organisms, including domains, kingdoms, and species. Learn about the characteristics of eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and extremophiles.
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