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What is the primary basis for modern scientific classification of organisms?
What is the primary basis for modern scientific classification of organisms?
Which of the following is the largest taxonomic group?
Which of the following is the largest taxonomic group?
Who devised the system of binomial nomenclature?
Who devised the system of binomial nomenclature?
What does the first name in the binomial nomenclature represent?
What does the first name in the binomial nomenclature represent?
Which organisms do not fit neatly into any of the five kingdoms?
Which organisms do not fit neatly into any of the five kingdoms?
Which of the following characteristics is true for organisms in the kingdom Monera?
Which of the following characteristics is true for organisms in the kingdom Monera?
What type of feeding strategy is most commonly associated with the kingdom Fungi?
What type of feeding strategy is most commonly associated with the kingdom Fungi?
Which organism is an example of the kingdom Protoctista?
Which organism is an example of the kingdom Protoctista?
What is a defining characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?
What is a defining characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?
Which characteristic distinguishes Protoctista from Monera?
Which characteristic distinguishes Protoctista from Monera?
How do fungi primarily reproduce?
How do fungi primarily reproduce?
Which of the following groups primarily consists of multicellular organisms?
Which of the following groups primarily consists of multicellular organisms?
What is a significant role played by bacteria in nutrient cycling?
What is a significant role played by bacteria in nutrient cycling?
Which of these organisms can undergo photosynthesis?
Which of these organisms can undergo photosynthesis?
Which process is primarily used by algae in the Protoctista kingdom for reproduction?
Which process is primarily used by algae in the Protoctista kingdom for reproduction?
What distinguishes bryophytes within the Plantae kingdom?
What distinguishes bryophytes within the Plantae kingdom?
What type of cell structure do fungi possess?
What type of cell structure do fungi possess?
Which of the following best describes the mode of nutrition in Plantae?
Which of the following best describes the mode of nutrition in Plantae?
Which organism is likely to move using flagella?
Which organism is likely to move using flagella?
What type of seed plants are known for having naked seeds?
What type of seed plants are known for having naked seeds?
Which plant group has a vascular tissue consisting of both vessels and tracheids?
Which plant group has a vascular tissue consisting of both vessels and tracheids?
Which characteristic differentiates dicotyledons from monocotyledons?
Which characteristic differentiates dicotyledons from monocotyledons?
What type of root system is typically found in monocotyledons?
What type of root system is typically found in monocotyledons?
Which of the following classes of the phylum Arthropoda is characterized by having two body parts and four pairs of walking legs?
Which of the following classes of the phylum Arthropoda is characterized by having two body parts and four pairs of walking legs?
How do most arachnids perform gaseous exchange?
How do most arachnids perform gaseous exchange?
What distinguishes class Chilopoda from other arthropods?
What distinguishes class Chilopoda from other arthropods?
Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of class Insecta?
Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of class Insecta?
What type of mouthparts are found in insects from the order Diptera?
What type of mouthparts are found in insects from the order Diptera?
Which class of crustaceans is primarily aquatic and includes animals such as crayfish and crabs?
Which class of crustaceans is primarily aquatic and includes animals such as crayfish and crabs?
What is a common function of the jointed appendages found in arthropods?
What is a common function of the jointed appendages found in arthropods?
Which is NOT a characteristic of gymnosperms?
Which is NOT a characteristic of gymnosperms?
What is the function of the vestigial second pair of mouthparts in certain insects?
What is the function of the vestigial second pair of mouthparts in certain insects?
Which feature is common to both Angiosperms and Gymnosperms?
Which feature is common to both Angiosperms and Gymnosperms?
Which order includes insects that are significant pollinators, particularly for honey production?
Which order includes insects that are significant pollinators, particularly for honey production?
What type of circulatory system is present in vertebrates?
What type of circulatory system is present in vertebrates?
What type of body structure do members of the phylum Arthropoda generally have?
What type of body structure do members of the phylum Arthropoda generally have?
Which class of Chordata has larvae that are aquatic but adults that are terrestrial?
Which class of Chordata has larvae that are aquatic but adults that are terrestrial?
In which class do organisms typically have moist skin and use it for gas exchange?
In which class do organisms typically have moist skin and use it for gas exchange?
What distinguishes class Aves from other classes in Chordata?
What distinguishes class Aves from other classes in Chordata?
What is a significant feature of class Mammalia that distinguishes it from other classes?
What is a significant feature of class Mammalia that distinguishes it from other classes?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of reptiles?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of reptiles?
Which of the following classes has a heart with two atria and one ventricle?
Which of the following classes has a heart with two atria and one ventricle?
In which class of vertebrates is fertilization always internal, with young typically born fully developed?
In which class of vertebrates is fertilization always internal, with young typically born fully developed?
What type of skeleton do many fish, such as sharks, possess?
What type of skeleton do many fish, such as sharks, possess?
What feature is typical of members within the order Coleoptera?
What feature is typical of members within the order Coleoptera?
What is unique about the circulatory system of class Pisces?
What is unique about the circulatory system of class Pisces?
Which of the following groups of mammals is external and includes a pouch for nurturing young?
Which of the following groups of mammals is external and includes a pouch for nurturing young?
What is a key characteristic of Perissodactyla?
What is a key characteristic of Perissodactyla?
Which of the following statements is true about dichotomous keys?
Which of the following statements is true about dichotomous keys?
Which feature is NOT commonly used for identifying animals?
Which feature is NOT commonly used for identifying animals?
What is a defining feature of Lagomorpha?
What is a defining feature of Lagomorpha?
In ecological terms, what is a niche?
In ecological terms, what is a niche?
Which structural characteristic is essential for the classification of plants?
Which structural characteristic is essential for the classification of plants?
Which of the following best describes a habitat?
Which of the following best describes a habitat?
Which of the following identifies a principal component of ecological studies?
Which of the following identifies a principal component of ecological studies?
What distinguishes the species in the class Chordata?
What distinguishes the species in the class Chordata?
What type of root system do pea plants typically have?
What type of root system do pea plants typically have?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Elephantidae family?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Elephantidae family?
Which feature is NOT utilized in the classification of Bryophyta?
Which feature is NOT utilized in the classification of Bryophyta?
What is an example of how organisms modify their environment?
What is an example of how organisms modify their environment?
Which statement about the features of arthropods is accurate?
Which statement about the features of arthropods is accurate?
What does the term 'population' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'population' specifically refer to?
What is the effect of temperature on organisms?
What is the effect of temperature on organisms?
Which of the following best describes the concept of carrying capacity?
Which of the following best describes the concept of carrying capacity?
What is primary succession?
What is primary succession?
Which of the following factors is considered abiotic in an ecosystem?
Which of the following factors is considered abiotic in an ecosystem?
What is the role of saprophytes in an ecosystem?
What is the role of saprophytes in an ecosystem?
Which statement regarding dispersion of organisms is correct?
Which statement regarding dispersion of organisms is correct?
How do atmospheric pressure changes affect organisms?
How do atmospheric pressure changes affect organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a climax community?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a climax community?
What characterizes intraspecific competition?
What characterizes intraspecific competition?
What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?
What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?
Which biome is most likely to have high salinity levels?
Which biome is most likely to have high salinity levels?
How does humidity primarily affect plants?
How does humidity primarily affect plants?
What is the main focus of the capture-recapture method?
What is the main focus of the capture-recapture method?
What assumption is NOT made during the capture-recapture method?
What assumption is NOT made during the capture-recapture method?
What does density refer to in ecological studies?
What does density refer to in ecological studies?
Which of the following traits is typical of xerophytes?
Which of the following traits is typical of xerophytes?
What adaptation do hygrophytes exhibit to increase transpiration?
What adaptation do hygrophytes exhibit to increase transpiration?
What feature distinguishes submerged plants from other types of water plants?
What feature distinguishes submerged plants from other types of water plants?
How do halophytes manage salt intake in saline environments?
How do halophytes manage salt intake in saline environments?
What impact does pollution generally have on ecosystems?
What impact does pollution generally have on ecosystems?
What ecological characteristic does the term dominance refer to?
What ecological characteristic does the term dominance refer to?
In the context of adaptations, how do mesophytes manage moisture levels?
In the context of adaptations, how do mesophytes manage moisture levels?
Which of the following adaptations is unique to floating plants?
Which of the following adaptations is unique to floating plants?
What is the primary cause of pollution mentioned in the content?
What is the primary cause of pollution mentioned in the content?
How do adaptations of submerged plants primarily enhance their survival?
How do adaptations of submerged plants primarily enhance their survival?
What is a primary consequence of exposure to lead compounds from vehicle exhaust?
What is a primary consequence of exposure to lead compounds from vehicle exhaust?
Which chemical is primarily responsible for causing acid rain when dissolved in rainwater?
Which chemical is primarily responsible for causing acid rain when dissolved in rainwater?
What is the main effect of eutrophication on aquatic ecosystems?
What is the main effect of eutrophication on aquatic ecosystems?
Which method is NOT a recommended strategy for controlling air pollution?
Which method is NOT a recommended strategy for controlling air pollution?
What type of waste is primarily associated with thermal pollution?
What type of waste is primarily associated with thermal pollution?
What serious health condition can be caused by exposure to radioactive pollutants?
What serious health condition can be caused by exposure to radioactive pollutants?
What is a common source of cholera contamination?
What is a common source of cholera contamination?
Which of the following is an effect of oil spills on coastal ecosystems?
Which of the following is an effect of oil spills on coastal ecosystems?
What role do ectoparasites play in the transmission of diseases?
What role do ectoparasites play in the transmission of diseases?
Which approach is NOT effective for preventing typhoid transmission?
Which approach is NOT effective for preventing typhoid transmission?
What is the primary concern with non-biodegradable plastics?
What is the primary concern with non-biodegradable plastics?
Which of the following can lead to an increase in greenhouse gas levels?
Which of the following can lead to an increase in greenhouse gas levels?
What effect do mercury compounds typically have on aquatic organisms?
What effect do mercury compounds typically have on aquatic organisms?
What term describes the female part of the flower?
What term describes the female part of the flower?
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen grains from one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same species?
Which type of pollination involves the transfer of pollen grains from one flower to the stigma of another flower of the same species?
What is a key characteristic of harmful saprophytes?
What is a key characteristic of harmful saprophytes?
What is the function of the anther in the flower structure?
What is the function of the anther in the flower structure?
What is the main difference between parasitism and symbiosis?
What is the main difference between parasitism and symbiosis?
What distinguishes protandry as a mechanism that hinders self-pollination?
What distinguishes protandry as a mechanism that hinders self-pollination?
Which type of bacteria is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms?
Which type of bacteria is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms?
What characterizes a complete flower?
What characterizes a complete flower?
How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
How does energy flow through an ecosystem?
Which type of pistil is characterized by having multiple carpels that are fused together?
Which type of pistil is characterized by having multiple carpels that are fused together?
What defines a food chain?
What defines a food chain?
What happens to ovules after fertilization?
What happens to ovules after fertilization?
What is a primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
What is a primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Which agent of pollination is known for facilitating the transfer of pollen through the air?
Which agent of pollination is known for facilitating the transfer of pollen through the air?
In a pyramid of numbers, why does the shape not always appear perfect?
In a pyramid of numbers, why does the shape not always appear perfect?
What is a primary focus of the quadrat sampling method?
What is a primary focus of the quadrat sampling method?
What is the function of nitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
What is the function of nitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
What defines a detritus food chain?
What defines a detritus food chain?
How do line transects aid in ecological studies?
How do line transects aid in ecological studies?
What does mutual benefit in symbiosis imply?
What does mutual benefit in symbiosis imply?
What defines the detritivores in an ecosystem?
What defines the detritivores in an ecosystem?
What constitutes the energy loss as it moves through trophic levels?
What constitutes the energy loss as it moves through trophic levels?
Which of the following is a common symptom of malaria?
Which of the following is a common symptom of malaria?
What is a major prevention method for amoebic dysentery?
What is a major prevention method for amoebic dysentery?
Which statement correctly describes the transmission of Schistosomiasis?
Which statement correctly describes the transmission of Schistosomiasis?
What adaptive characteristic allows Ascaris lumbricoides to survive in a host?
What adaptive characteristic allows Ascaris lumbricoides to survive in a host?
Which is a symptom associated with amoebic dysentery?
Which is a symptom associated with amoebic dysentery?
How do female Anopheles mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of malaria?
How do female Anopheles mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of malaria?
What significant effect does Ascaris lumbricoides have on malnourished children?
What significant effect does Ascaris lumbricoides have on malnourished children?
What is a major risk factor for schistosomiasis in East Africa?
What is a major risk factor for schistosomiasis in East Africa?
Which of the following control measures is effective against malaria?
Which of the following control measures is effective against malaria?
What is a potential consequence of Schistosomiasis on the host's body?
What is a potential consequence of Schistosomiasis on the host's body?
What is the primary cause of amoebic dysentery?
What is the primary cause of amoebic dysentery?
What should be the primary action taken to control schistosomiasis?
What should be the primary action taken to control schistosomiasis?
Which species of Plasmodium is most commonly associated with severe malaria cases?
Which species of Plasmodium is most commonly associated with severe malaria cases?
What treatment is recommended for intestinal parasitic infections?
What treatment is recommended for intestinal parasitic infections?
What event signifies the transition from metaphase to anaphase during cell division?
What event signifies the transition from metaphase to anaphase during cell division?
In meiosis, what is the main purpose of the process of synapsis during Prophase I?
In meiosis, what is the main purpose of the process of synapsis during Prophase I?
What is the outcome of telophase II in meiosis?
What is the outcome of telophase II in meiosis?
Which process is responsible for the division of the cytoplasm during the final stages of cell division?
Which process is responsible for the division of the cytoplasm during the final stages of cell division?
What is the role of the spindle fibres during cell division?
What is the role of the spindle fibres during cell division?
What type of reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent organism?
What type of reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent organism?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes first become visible?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes first become visible?
What is a significant feature of the second meiotic division?
What is a significant feature of the second meiotic division?
What structure forms during cytokinesis in animal cells?
What structure forms during cytokinesis in animal cells?
Which of the following statements is true about meiosis?
Which of the following statements is true about meiosis?
What is formed from the process of binary fission?
What is formed from the process of binary fission?
What happens to chromosomes during telophase?
What happens to chromosomes during telophase?
Which of the following is a type of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is a type of asexual reproduction?
In plants, how does cell division occur during cytokinesis?
In plants, how does cell division occur during cytokinesis?
What is the purpose of using the quadrat method in ecological studies?
What is the purpose of using the quadrat method in ecological studies?
Which of the following best describes the reproductive process referred to as meiosis?
Which of the following best describes the reproductive process referred to as meiosis?
What type of plants are hydrophytes, and what feature do they typically have?
What type of plants are hydrophytes, and what feature do they typically have?
Which statement accurately describes the function of root nodules in leguminous plants?
Which statement accurately describes the function of root nodules in leguminous plants?
What is the main feature that distinguishes asexual reproduction from sexual reproduction?
What is the main feature that distinguishes asexual reproduction from sexual reproduction?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?
What effect do abiotic factors like temperature have on living organisms in an environment?
What effect do abiotic factors like temperature have on living organisms in an environment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of xerophytes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of xerophytes?
What is not a significant observation made during interphase before cell division?
What is not a significant observation made during interphase before cell division?
In observational studies using quadrats, what type of plant is easy to count and analyze in terms of population density?
In observational studies using quadrats, what type of plant is easy to count and analyze in terms of population density?
Which factor is measured to assess soil quality in an ecological study?
Which factor is measured to assess soil quality in an ecological study?
What primary role does adenosine triphosphate (ATP) play during cell division?
What primary role does adenosine triphosphate (ATP) play during cell division?
What is typically observed in plants grown in fertile soil compared to those in poor soil?
What is typically observed in plants grown in fertile soil compared to those in poor soil?
What is a key characteristic of mesophytes?
What is a key characteristic of mesophytes?
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Classification
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Modern Classification Principle
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Study Notes
Classification
- Classification is the systematic grouping of organisms for easier study.
- Modern classification is based on anatomical, morphological, genetic, and biochemical similarities.
- Seven major taxonomic groups exist, from kingdom (largest) to species (smallest).
Binomial Nomenclature
- Organisms are named using Latin or Latinized names.
- Each organism has a genus and a species name (e.g., Phaseolus vulgaris).
- This system, developed by Linnaeus, uses capital letters for the genus and lowercase for the species.
- Names are italicized or underlined.
Kingdoms
- Organisms are classified into five kingdoms: Monera, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
- Viruses do not fit into these kingdoms due to their simple, non-cellular structure and metabolic inactivity outside a host.
Kingdom Monera (Bacteria)
- Unicellular and microscopic organisms.
- Some are single-celled, others colonial.
- Prokaryotic: Lack a membrane-bound nucleus.
- Cell walls not made of cellulose.
- Primarily heterotrophic (some autotrophic), reproduce asexually (binary fission).
- Examples include Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, and Clostridium tetani.
- Spherical (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), spiral (spirilla), comma-shaped (vibrio).
Economic Importance of Bacteria
- Food processing (e.g., cheese, yogurt).
- Vitamin synthesis.
- Cellulose breakdown in herbivores.
- Genetic engineering for antibiotics, amino acids, and enzymes.
- Nutrient cycling (decomposition, nitrogen fixation, nitrification, sewage treatment).
Kingdom Protoctista
- Eukaryotic (membrane-bound nucleus).
- Mostly unicellular, some multicellular.
- Mobile (flagella, cilia, pseudopodia) or sessile.
- Primarily asexual reproduction (with some sexual forms).
- Heterotrophic or autotrophic.
- Examples include algae (Spirogyra, Chlamydomonas, Euglena, Sargassum) and protozoa (Amoeba, Paramecium, Trypanosoma).
Economic Importance of Protoctista
- Primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.
- Oxygen production.
- Food source (e.g., Sargassum for iodine).
- Diatoms used in paints.
- Disease causality (e.g., malaria, amoebic dysentery).
Kingdom Fungi
- Multicellular (hyphae forming mycelium), some unicellular.
- Heterotrophic (absorption).
- Asexual and sexual reproduction.
- Examples include Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast), Penicillium, Rhizopus, edible mushrooms.
Economic Importance of Fungi
- Food (mushrooms).
- Decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- Brewing and baking (yeast).
- Antibiotics production (Penicillium).
- Sewage treatment.
- Food spoilage and poisoning (e.g., aflatoxins).
- Plant diseases (e.g., potato blight).
Kingdom Plantae
- Multicellular and eukaryotic.
- Photosynthetic, contain chlorophyll.
- Cell walls made of cellulose.
- Asexual and sexual reproduction.
- Three major divisions: Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Spermatophyta.
Division Bryophyta (Mosses and Liverworts)
- Simple plant body (no roots, stems, or leaves).
- Rhizoids for anchorage and water absorption.
- Alternation of generations (gametophyte & sporophyte).
- Water dependent sexual reproduction.
Division Pteridophyta (Ferns and Horsetails)
- Root and shoot systems.
- Vascular system.
- Alternation of generations (sporophyte dominant).
- Spores produced in clusters (sori) on leaves.
- Water dependent sexual reproduction.
Division Spermatophyta (Seed Plants)
- Advanced plant body (roots, stems, leaves).
- Vascular system (xylem and phloem).
- Water-independent sexual reproduction.
- Includes Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.
Gymnosperms
- Cone-bearing plants.
- Seeds are "naked" (not enclosed).
- Tracheids in the xylem.
- Examples: Pine, Cypress, Spruce.
- Often xerophytic adaptations (needle-like leaves).
Angiosperms
- Seeds enclosed within a fruit.
- Diverse plant forms (trees, shrubs, herbs).
- Vessels and tracheids in xylem.
- Most advanced plants.
- Two Classes: Monocotyledonae, Dicotyledonae
Dicots vs. Monocots
| Feature | Dicotyledonae | Monocotyledonae |
|---|---|---|
| Cotyledons | Two | One |
| Leaf venation | Net-like | Parallel |
| Root system | Taproot | Fibrous |
| Stem vascular bundles | Arranged in a ring | Scattered |
| Secondary growth | Present | Absent |
| Floral parts | Usually multiples of four or five | Usually multiples of three |
Kingdom Animalia
- Primarily motile.
- Heterotrophic.
- Various phyla, including Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Chordata.
Phylum Arthropoda (Insects, Arachnids, Crustaceans)
- Jointed appendages and exoskeleton (chitin).
- Segmented bodies (head, thorax, abdomen in many).
- Two main types of gaseous exchange: respiratory and tracheal systems.
Class Insecta
- Three body sections (head, thorax, abdomen).
- Three pairs of legs.
- One or two pairs of wings.
- Diverse orders based on mouthparts, wings, and other features.
Phylum Chordata (Vertebrates)
- Notochord in early development (replaced by vertebrae in most).
- Dorsal, hollow nerve cord.
- Gill slits in some, pharyngeal pouches in others.
- Primarily sexually reproducing animals.
Class Pisces (Fishes)
- Aquatic vertebrates.
- Fins for movement.
- Streamlined bodies.
- Ectothermic (cold-blooded).
Class Amphibia (Frogs, Toads, Salamanders)
- Aquatic larvae, terrestrial adults.
- Moist skin.
- Four limbs.
- Ectothermic.
- External fertilization in most cases.
Class Reptilia (Snakes, Lizards, Turtles)
- Dry, scaly skin.
- Internal fertilization.
- Lay eggs with shells.
- Ectothermic.
Class Aves (Birds)
- Feathers.
- Four limbs (wings, legs).
- Hollow bones.
- Endothermic (warm-blooded).
- Internal fertilization.
Class Mammalia (Mammals)
- Mammary glands.
- Hair or fur.
- Heterodont teeth (different types).
- Internal fertilization.
- Endothermic.
Ecology
- Ecology studies the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Organisms are interdependent and affect each other and their surroundings.
Ecological Concepts
- Habitat: The environment an organism inhabits.
- Niche: An organism's role within its habitat, including its interactions, food source, and time utilization.
- Population: A group of individuals of the same species in an area.
- Community: All populations of organisms in an area.
- Ecosystem: The community and its abiotic environment.
- Biomass: The total mass of organisms in an area.
- Carrying capacity: The maximum population size an environment can support.
Ecosystem Factors
- Abiotic: Non-living factors (temperature, light, wind, water, pH).
- Biotic: Living factors (competition, predation, symbiosis, parasitism).
Interrelationships in the Ecosystem
- Trophic levels: Feeding levels in a food chain (producers, consumers, decomposers).
- Food chains: Linear relationships of energy transfer.
- Food webs: Interconnected food chains.
- Competition: Organisms competing for resources.
- Predation: One organism feeding on another.
- Decomposers: Fungi and bacteria that break down organic matter (recyclers).
Biotic Interactions
- Competition: Intraspecific and interspecific competition for resources.
- Predation: Relationship between predator and prey.
- Symbiosis: Mutually beneficial relationships between organisms.
- Parasitism: One organism benefits at the expense of another.
Pollution
- Introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
Population Estimation Methods
- Quadrat method (for plants and slow-moving organisms).
- Line transect method (along a line).
- Belt transect method (enclosing a strip).
- Capture-recapture method (for mobile animals).
Adaptations of plants to habitat
- Xerophytes: Dry habitats (reduces transpiration, stores water).
- Mesophytes: Moist habitats (generally no special adaptations).
- Hydrophytes: Aquatic habitats (thin leaves, air spaces).
- Halophytes: Saline habitats (concentrates salts, excretes salts).
Diseases
- Various types of diseases caused by pathogenic microbes and parasites.
- Modes of transmission. Methods of prevention and Control.
Practical Activities
- Students can collect evidence and analyze the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment .
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Test your knowledge on the principles of biological classification. This quiz covers key concepts such as taxonomic groups and binomial nomenclature. Challenge yourself to understand how organisms are classified and the importance of these classifications in modern biology.
