Questions and Answers
What does the term classify mean?
to group things based on the features or characteristics they share or have in common
What are the seven levels of classifying organisms?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What is a species?
a group of organisms that can breed with each other to produce identical offspring
What are the two parts of an organism's scientific name?
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What are the three features of all vertebrates?
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What is a vertebrate?
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What are some common invertebrates?
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What is an invertebrate?
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Study Notes
Classifying Animals
- Classify: The process of grouping organisms based on shared features or characteristics.
Levels of Classification
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Seven Levels: The hierarchy for classifying organisms includes:
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
Understanding Species
- Species: Defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing offspring that are identical to each other.
Scientific Naming System
- Scientific Name: Consists of two parts, Genus and Species, used to uniquely identify an organism.
Features of Vertebrates
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Key Characteristics: All vertebrates possess:
- An internal skeleton
- A vertebral column (backbone)
- A skull
Vertebrates Defined
- Vertebrate: An animal characterized by having a backbone.
Common Invertebrates
- Examples: Common types of invertebrates include roundworms, flatworms, jellyfish, and coral.
Invertebrates Defined
- Invertebrate: An animal that lacks a backbone.
Vertebrate Groups
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Five Major Groups: Vertebrates are classified into:
- Fishes
- Amphibians (e.g., frogs, toads)
- Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals
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Test your knowledge of animal classification with these flashcards. Learn about the term 'classify', the seven levels of classifying organisms, and the concept of a species. Perfect for biology students diving into the taxonomy of living creatures.
