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What is the main difference between the characteristics used to group organisms into kingdoms and those used to identify species?
What is the main difference between the characteristics used to group organisms into kingdoms and those used to identify species?
The characteristics used to group organisms into kingdoms are broader, while those used to identify species are more specific.
What is the name of the system that groups living things into five major kingdoms based on simple distinctive characteristics?
What is the name of the system that groups living things into five major kingdoms based on simple distinctive characteristics?
The five-kingdom system
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes invertebrate animals from other animals?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes invertebrate animals from other animals?
The lack of a backbone or vertebral column
What is the purpose of using a hierarchical classification system, such as the one shown in the table?
What is the purpose of using a hierarchical classification system, such as the one shown in the table?
What is the term for the scientific naming of organisms using a two-part name, consisting of a genus and species?
What is the term for the scientific naming of organisms using a two-part name, consisting of a genus and species?
What is the most specific level of classification shown in the table?
What is the most specific level of classification shown in the table?
What is the term for the study of the classification and naming of organisms?
What is the term for the study of the classification and naming of organisms?
What is the main advantage of using a hierarchical classification system, such as the one shown in the table?
What is the main advantage of using a hierarchical classification system, such as the one shown in the table?
What are the three classifications of fish mentioned in the text?
What are the three classifications of fish mentioned in the text?
What is a unique characteristic of amphibians mentioned in the text?
What is a unique characteristic of amphibians mentioned in the text?
What is a common characteristic of reptiles mentioned in the text?
What is a common characteristic of reptiles mentioned in the text?
What is a unique characteristic of birds mentioned in the text?
What is a unique characteristic of birds mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of plants mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of plants mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of the plant cell wall mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of the plant cell wall mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of plant cells mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of plant cells mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the binomial system of naming species?
What is the primary purpose of the binomial system of naming species?
How do the names of genus and species differ in the binomial system?
How do the names of genus and species differ in the binomial system?
What is the main difference between artificial and natural classification of organisms?
What is the main difference between artificial and natural classification of organisms?
What are the two branches of taxonomy?
What are the two branches of taxonomy?
What is the scientific name of the human species?
What is the scientific name of the human species?
Why is the binomial system of naming species internationally agreed upon?
Why is the binomial system of naming species internationally agreed upon?
What is the significance of Carl Linnaeus' contribution to the field of taxonomy?
What is the significance of Carl Linnaeus' contribution to the field of taxonomy?
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
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Classification of Organisms
- Organisms are classified into groups based on their characteristics, with broader features used for kingdoms and more specific features used for species
- The five-kingdom system is a common way of grouping living things, developed by Robert H. Whittaker in 1969
- The five kingdoms are:
- Kingdom Animalia
- Kingdom Plantae
- Kingdom Fungi
- Kingdom Protista
- Kingdom Monera (Bacteria)
Kingdom Animalia
- Invertebrate animals:
- Do not possess a backbone or vertebral column
- Examples include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
- Vertebrate animals:
- Possess a backbone or vertebral column
- Examples include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
- Subgroups of vertebrates:
- Fish: aquatic vertebrates with gills for respiration and fins for locomotion
- Amphibians: vertebrates that undergo metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults
- Reptiles: cold-blooded vertebrates with scaly skin and amniotic eggs
- Birds: warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers, beaks, and the ability to fly
- Mammals: warm-blooded vertebrates with mammary glands, hair or fur, and give live birth
Kingdom Plantae
- Major characteristics of plants:
- Eukaryotic and multicellular organisms
- Cells have a distinct cell wall made of cellulose
- Cells are organized into true plant tissues
- Contain plastids and photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll
- Non-motile
Scientific Naming of Organisms
- Binomial system of naming organisms developed by Carl Linnaeus
- Scientific name consists of two parts: genus and species
- Rules for binomial nomenclature:
- Contains two names (genus and species)
- First name (genus) starts with a capital letter
- Second name (species) is written in small letters
- Scientific name must be written underlined or printed in italics
- Example: Homo Sapiens (human species)
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