Vertebrates/Invertebrates
What main feature do all vertebrates share?
Backbone/spine
List the 7 levels of classification in order
Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species
What type of animal would be an Apex predator?
Lion, crocodile, human, sharketc.
Name a known invasive species that was introduced to Australia
What colour eyes does Miss Woodford have?
Green
What is an exoskeleton?
A skeleton that is on the outside of an animal/insect
What Kingdom are humans classified under?
Animalia
Provide two example of a decomposer
Fungi and bacteria
Name a method of controlling an invasive species
Poison, hunting or introducing another species
How many siblings does Miss Woodford have?
3
List 3 main groups of vertebrates?
3 of the following
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds or mammals
What does the term species mean?
A species is a group of organisms that can breed together and produce fertile offspring
What is a food chain
A food chain shows how energy flows from one organism to another in a line, from producer to final consumer
Define invasive species
An invasive species is a plant or animal that enters a new environment, spreads quickly, and causes harm to the ecosystem.
How old is Miss Woodford?
28
Why do you think vertebrates can grow larger bodies than most invertebrates?
Vertebrates can grow larger because their internal skeleton provides strong support for muscles and organs, allowing bigger body sizes.
Why do scientists classify in biology?
Scientists classify organisms to make them easier to study, identify, and understand how they are related.
What is the difference between a producer and a cosumer?
Producer: makes its own food (usually plants). Consumer: eats other organisms to get energy.
Explain what biological control means
Biological control is using a natural predator, parasite, or disease to reduce the population of a pest species.
What is Miss Woodford's background?
Irish and Indian
List 5 Invertebrates
Any of the following:
Antrhopods
Molluscs
Annelids
Nematodes
Echinoderm
Porifera
Insects
Crustacean
A lion’s scientific name is Panthera leo. Which word is the genus? Which word is the species?
Genus: Panthera Species: leo
Why is the sun considered the main source of energy for most ecosystems?
The sun provides the energy plants need to make food, and all other energy in the food chain comes from plants
Explain why completely removing an invasive species is often difficult
It is difficult because invasive species breed fast, spread widely, and often have no natural predators. They may also hide in many habita
How many cousins does Miss Woodford have?
26