Branches of Zoology and Classification

Mammalogy = birds Ornithology = mammals Herpetology = reptiles and amphibians Entomology = insects

Adaptation = close relationships between different species Habitat = natural environment in which an organism lives Niche = specific role of a species in its ecosystem Symbiosis = traits that enhance survival and reproduction

Taxonomy = basic unit of classification Species = science of classification Binomial Nomenclature = two-part naming system (genus and species) Hierarchical Classification = 1.Domain 2.Kingdom 3.Phylum 4.Class 5.Order 6.Family 7.Genus 8.Species

<p>Ichthyology = fish Malacology = mollusks Entomology = reptiles and amphibians Ornithology = insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evolution = change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift Habitat = specific role of a species in its ecosystem Niche = natural environment in which an organism lives Symbiosis = traits that enhance survival and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Araneomorphae = Webs for catching prey Scorpiones = Elongated bodies with a curved tail and venomous stinger Acari = Small to minute size, parasitic or free-living Opiliones = Long, slender bodies with extremely long legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiders = House spiders, tarantulas, wolf spiders Scorpions = Striped bark scorpion, deathstalker scorpion Ticks and Mites = Deer ticks, chiggers, dust mites Harvestmen = Daddy long legs, harvestmen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Book lungs = Internal respiratory organs found in some arachnids Pedipalps = Modified appendages used for sensory purposes, feeding, or reproduction Silk production = Production of silk for webs, egg sacs, or protective coverings Cephalothorax = Body division characteristic of arachnids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eight-legged arthropods = Description of arachnids' body structure No antennae or wings = Characteristics of arachnids' body features Body divided into two main parts = Description of arachnids' body organization Belong to the class Arachnida = Taxonomic classification of arachnids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Araneomorphae = Predatory, feeding on insects Scorpiones = Nocturnal and solitary, feeding on small insects Opiliones = Omnivorous, feeding on small insects and plants Acari = Parasitic or free-living, feeding on various organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiders = Webs for catching prey, diverse group Scorpions = Nocturnal and solitary, elongated bodies Harvestmen = Omnivorous, feeding on small insects and plants Ticks and Mites = Small to minute size, parasitic or free-living</p> Signup and view all the answers