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Section 1.1 Identifying, Naming, and Classifying Species

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Section 1.1 Identifying, Naming, and Classifying Species

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Why is it important for farmers and gardeners to be able to identify weeds growing next to their crop plants?

To document the biodiversity of their fields

To prevent competition for sunlight and nutrients with the crop plants (correct)

To attract more insects for pollination

To increase the yield of crop plants

What is the reason doctors need to know which species of bacteria a patient is infected with?

To understand the patient's family medical history

To determine the patient's allergies

To provide the patient with a specific diet plan

To prescribe the correct medication for treatment (correct)

Why is it essential for people, including Aboriginal peoples, who collect plants for medicinal use to correctly identify the species they need?

To explore new plant species

To improve crop yields

To ensure they are using the right plant for medicinal purposes (correct)

To study plant evolution

What is one reason scientists have identified only a fraction of Earth's total estimated species?

Difficulty in finding new species Signup and view all the answers

Why is border inspection crucial in preventing the introduction of invasive species?

To protect local ecosystems from harm Signup and view all the answers

What role do scientists play in enabling global communication about Earth's organisms?

Identifying, defining, and naming species Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the morphological species concept?

Body shape and structural features Signup and view all the answers

Which concept defines species based on the ability to produce fertile offspring?

Biological species concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the biological species concept?

Relatively simple to apply Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to apply the morphological species concept?

Variation among individuals within a population Signup and view all the answers

Which concept examines the evolutionary history of organisms?

Phylogenetic species concept Signup and view all the answers

In the context of identifying and naming new species, why do scientists use different species concepts?

To focus on different aspects of organisms Signup and view all the answers