8 levels of classification
what is the largest level?
domain
amphibians (and some fish)
Give an example of an invertebrate.
Earthworms
Insects: Honeybees, ants, and butterflies
Mollusks: Snails, slugs, and octopuses
Arachnids: Spiders and scorpions
Crustaceans: Crabs, lobsters, and shrimp
Cnidarians: Jellyfish and sea anemones
Which domain obtains energy from chemicals in its environment?
Archaea
how can you remember the 7 levels?
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What are three different ways that vertebrates communicate?
Communication can be visual displays, through vocalization, by pheromones, by marking territory and by touch.
What do sponges help with in the water?
they help purify the water in their environment
Which domain has multicellular species?
Eukarya
Which scientist studies the classification of living things?
taxonomist
What is the study of reptiles and amphibians called?
herpetology
What is a bivalve?
Bivalvia is characterized by a two-part hinged shell (valves).
How many stages are there in complete metamorphosis?
4
what are the levels backwards?
species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
What are the three main groups of mammals?
monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals
What is an example of a bivalve?
Common bivalves include clams, oysters, cockles, mussels, scallops,
What is the difference between an ectothermic animal and endothermic animal?
Ectothermic animals depend upon external sources for body heat, while endothermic animals produce body heat internally
what is the system called that uses a two-part name to identify a species?
binomial nomenclature
What characteristics help distinguish between the mammals?
Monotremes lay eggs and feed their young milk that oozes from the mother's belly. The young of marsupials complete their development in the mother's pouch. Placental mammals develop completely within the mother's body.
What is the process of growing new body parts called?
regeneration
Explain the difference between innate and learned behavior.
Innate behaviors are inherited from parents. Learned behaviors are a result of experience and observation.