Taxonomy
Dichotomous Keys
PT & Cladograms
Scientific Naming
Mix
100
Name the four Eukaryotic kingdoms.
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia
100
What is a dichotomous key?
A set of 2-option questions that help identify an organism based on its characteristics.
100
Identify 1 trait that makes phylogenetic trees different from cladograms.
- PT are based on genetics, cladograms are based on structural observations
- PT can include a timeline, cladograms do not
100
Define "Binomial Nomenclature".
A set of two names to identify an organism.
100
Name the classification level between Class and Family.
Order
200
What is taxonomy?
The science of classifying organisms.
200
Do dichotomous keys use genetic comparison/biochemistry?
No, dichotomous keys are based on characteristics.
200
Name 2 traits shared by Amphibians and Birds.
- Four Limbs
- Bony Skeleton
- Vetebrae
200
What is the scientific name of the Red Panda?
Ailurus fulgens
200
Kingdom that is prokaryotic and does not prefer harsh conditions.
Eubacteria
300
Kingdom that is unicellular and prefers intense/harsh conditions.
Archaebacteria
300
What are 2 formats of dichotomous keys?
List of questions of a flow chart diagram.
300
Name (by colored dot) the EARLIEST common ancestor and most RECENT common ancestor of organisms F & organism D.
Earliest = Red
Most recent = Grey
300
What is the scientific name of a Tree Frog?
Agalychnis callidryas
300
Kingdom that is autotrophic, immobile, and contains cell walls.
Plantae
400
What are the 7 levels of classification?
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
400
Identify ALL of the traits applicable to reptiles.
- No fur
- no feathers
- internal fertilization
400
What is a derived characteristic between Antelope and Bald Eagles?
Grizzard
400
What is the scientific name of the Bactrian camel?
Camelus bactrianus
400
Is the diagram below a cladogram or a phylogenetic tree?
Phylogenetic tree; there are no derived characteristics noted implying the relationships are based on genetic similarities.
500
What are the 6 kingdoms in Biology?
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Protista
Plantae
Animalia
500
Identify leaf "H".
Holly
500
The yellow highlight on the image indicates a... (feature of this diagram)
Clade
500
How is a scientific name formulated? (2 elements and their format)
Genus (capitalized)
species (lowercase)
500
Eukaryotic kingdom that is sometimes mobile, heterotrophic or autotrophic, and sometimes has a cell wall.
Protista