11 Questions
Match the branches of zoology with the organisms they study:
Mammalogy = birds Ornithology = mammals Herpetology = reptiles and amphibians Entomology = insects
Match the zoological concepts with their definitions:
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
Match the zoological classification terms with their definitions:
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
Match the branches of zoology with the organisms they study:
Ichthyology = fish Malacology = mollusks Entomology = reptiles and amphibians Ornithology = insects
Match the zoological concepts with their definitions:
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
Match the arachnid orders with their characteristic features:
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
Match the arachnid types with their examples:
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
Match the unique features of arachnids with their descriptions:
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
Match the arachnid characteristics with their definitions:
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
Match the arachnid orders with their feeding habits:
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
Match the arachnid types with their habits:
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
Study Notes
Branches of Zoology
- Mammalogy: study of mammals
- Ornithology: study of birds
- Herpetology: study of reptiles and amphibians
- Ichthyology: study of fish
- Entomology: study of insects
- Malacology: study of mollusks
Zoological Classification
- Taxonomy: science of classification
- Species: basic unit of classification
- Binomial Nomenclature: two-part naming system (genus and species)
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Hierarchical Classification:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
Zoological Concepts
- Adaptation: traits that enhance survival and reproduction
- Habitat: natural environment in which an organism lives
- Niche: specific role of a species in its ecosystem
- Symbiosis: close relationships between different species (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)
- Evolution: change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift
Branches of Zoology
- Mammalogy is the study of mammals
- Ornithology is the study of birds
- Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians
- Ichthyology is the study of fish
- Entomology is the study of insects
- Malacology is the study of mollusks
Zoological Classification
- Taxonomy is the science of classification
- Species is the basic unit of classification
- Binomial Nomenclature is a two-part naming system consisting of genus and species
- Hierarchical Classification consists of eight levels: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species
Zoological Concepts
- Adaptation refers to traits that enhance survival and reproduction
- Habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives
- Niche is the specific role of a species in its ecosystem
- Symbiosis refers to close relationships between different species, including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism
- Evolution is the change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift
Arachnid Characteristics
- Belong to the class Arachnida
- Eight-legged arthropods without antennae or wings
- Body divided into two main parts: cephalothorax and abdomen
Types of Arachnids
Spiders (Order Araneomorphae)
- Most diverse group of arachnids
- Use webs for catching prey
- Examples: house spiders, tarantulas, wolf spiders
Scorpions (Order Scorpiones)
- Elongated bodies with a curved tail and venomous stinger
- Nocturnal and solitary
- Examples: striped bark scorpion, deathstalker scorpion
Ticks and Mites (Order Acari)
- Small to minute size
- Parasitic or free-living
- Examples: deer ticks, chiggers, dust mites
Harvestmen (Order Opiliones)
- Long, slender bodies with extremely long legs
- Omnivorous, feeding on small insects and plants
- Examples: daddy long legs, harvestmen
Unique Features
- Book lungs: internal respiratory organs for gas exchange
- Pedipalps: modified appendages for sensory purposes, feeding, or reproduction
- Silk production: some arachnids produce silk for webs, egg sacs, or protective coverings
This quiz covers the different branches of zoology, including mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, ichthyology, entomology, and malacology. It also touches on zoological classification, taxonomy, species, binomial nomenclature, and hierarchical classification.
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