Classifying Animals and Plants Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How many types of organisms are there on Earth?

Millions

The scientific word for the process of classification is ____________.

taxonomy

How do scientists organize animals, plants, bacteria, and organisms?

By characteristics such as color, size, and shape.

How do scientists decide whether a living thing is a plant or an animal?

By looking at its characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of animals?

Ability to move, must eat food, requires water and oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What does classify mean?

To separate objects or ideas into groups based on similarities. Signup and view all the answers

Does classifying make it easier to find information?

True Signup and view all the answers

What are kingdoms?

The groups that organisms belong to. Signup and view all the answers

How many kingdoms are there?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the kingdoms?

Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a phylum?

A smaller group within a kingdom. Signup and view all the answers

What are the groups smaller than phylum called?

Classes Signup and view all the answers

What is inside the class?

Orders Signup and view all the answers

What is inside the order?

Families Signup and view all the answers

Each family is divided into what?

Genera Signup and view all the answers

Finally, what is the genus divided into?

Species Signup and view all the answers

Each species contains what?

An organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of the classification system?

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Signup and view all the answers

What are vertebrates?

Animals with backbones. Signup and view all the answers

What are invertebrates?

Animals without backbones. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organisms on Earth

Millions of known types of organisms exist, with millions more yet to be named.
The majority of organisms are classified as living beings.

Taxonomy and Classification

Scientists use taxonomy as the scientific method for classification of organisms.
Classification involves identifying and naming various organisms based on characteristics.

Organism Characteristics

Organisms are organized based on observable features such as color, size, and shape.
Distinctions between animals and plants rely on specific characteristics of each.

Animal Characteristics

All animals exhibit mobility, require food, and need access to water and oxygen to survive.
Living things with these similarities are categorized as animals.

Meaning of Classification

Classification involves grouping objects or ideas by similarities.
It simplifies information retrieval regarding various organisms, including diet and reproduction.

Biological Kingdoms

Organisms are grouped into kingdoms.
There are six recognized kingdoms of life.

Names of the Kingdoms

The kingdoms include Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals.

Hierarchy of Classification

Each kingdom is divided into phyla, which are smaller classification groups.
Phyla are further subdivided into classes.
Classes are broken down into orders, families, genera, and species.
Humans belong to the Primate order, Hominidae family, and the genus Homo.

Classification Levels

The classification system follows this order: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
The species of humans is Homo sapiens, meaning "wise man."

Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates

Vertebrates are organisms that have a backbone.
Invertebrates are organisms that lack a backbone.

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Test your knowledge on the classification of animals and plants through these flashcards. Learn about the different types of organisms and the scientific process of classification. Perfect for students and enthusiasts in the biological sciences.