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How many species of organisms have actually been described according to current estimates?
How many species of organisms have actually been described according to current estimates?
What is the branch of biology dealing with identification, naming, and classifying living organisms known as?
What is the branch of biology dealing with identification, naming, and classifying living organisms known as?
What does the word 'Systematics' mean in the context of the text?
What does the word 'Systematics' mean in the context of the text?
Who was the first to use the word 'Systematics' in his book 'Systema Naturae'?
Who was the first to use the word 'Systematics' in his book 'Systema Naturae'?
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What is the meaning of 'Diversity' in the context of living organisms?
What is the meaning of 'Diversity' in the context of living organisms?
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Which level of organization in living systems consists of different organs forming systems?
Which level of organization in living systems consists of different organs forming systems?
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What is the meaning of 'Homeostasis'?
What is the meaning of 'Homeostasis'?
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What is the ability to produce a new organism of the same type known as?
What is the ability to produce a new organism of the same type known as?
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What is the classification of reproduction where one cell splits into two new cells?
What is the classification of reproduction where one cell splits into two new cells?
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What is the basic unit of life at the cellular level in living organisms?
What is the basic unit of life at the cellular level in living organisms?
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What is the science of life and living organisms?
What is the science of life and living organisms?
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What is the significance of understanding biology?
What is the significance of understanding biology?
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What does biology help individuals understand?
What does biology help individuals understand?
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What is the branch of biology dealing with animal classification known as?
What is the branch of biology dealing with animal classification known as?
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Study Notes
Organisms and Classification
- Approximately 1.3 million species of organisms have been described, according to current estimates.
Systematics and Taxonomy
- Systematics is the branch of biology dealing with identification, naming, and classifying living organisms.
- The word 'Systematics' means the study of the diversity of organisms and their relationships.
- The term 'Systematics' was first used by Carolus Linnaeus in his book 'Systema Naturae'.
Levels of Organization
- The organ system level consists of different organs forming systems.
Biological Concepts
- Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
- Reproduction refers to the ability to produce a new organism of the same type.
- Binary fission is the classification of reproduction where one cell splits into two new cells.
Cellular Biology
- The cell is the basic unit of life at the cellular level in living organisms.
Biology and Importance
- Biology is the science of life and living organisms.
- Understanding biology is important because it helps individuals understand the world around them, including the human body, ecology, and conservation.
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Test your knowledge on the great diversity among living organisms, including their structure, habit, habitat, mode of nutrition, and physiology. Explore the enormous biodiversity of the earth and learn about the estimated number of species of organisms.
