Biodiversity
Name one of the three levels of biodiversity.
Genetic, Species, Ecosystem.
List 1 field than conservation biology integrates.
Ecology
Physiology
Molecular biology
Genetics
Evolutionary biology
When were organisms first classified?
2000 years ago, Aristotle
What kind of the plant did that austrian monk study?
Pea
What does bio- mean?
life!
What is Index of Diversity?
Species diversity can be measured using the Index of diversity– it takes into account different population sizes.
The higher the number the more diverse the area is.
If all the individuals are of the same species (i.e. no diversity) the index is 1.
Whats to blame for high levels of extinction now?
Humans!
WHat naming system do we use now?
Binomial
Name of the Austrian monk who was known as father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What does photo- mean?
light!
What is genetic diversity?
comprises genetic variation within a population and between populations.
What is an endangered species?
in danger of becoming extinct throughout all or a significant portion of its range
Name 4 of the kingdoms of life.
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Protista
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
What does diploid mean?
Full set of chromosomes, one set from each parent (2n)
What was the name of Charles Darwin's Ship?
HMS Beagle
List 2 benifits of biodiversity in an ecosystem.
Functions well.
More stable.
More resiliant.
Can adapt better.
More food sources.
Can be a source of medicines possibly.
What is biophillia?
allows us to recognize the value of biodiversity for its own sake
love of life and nature
What is a clade?
Organisms related by descent.
What does haploid mean?
Half of the normal number of chromosomes, only one set from 1 parent, n
T. Beau mentioned abuot breeding of different animals for traits, he mentioned a real life example from in Florida from cattle, what was the combination called? or why was it good? or what was part of the mix?
Brangus, Brahmin/ANgus, heat resitant and good meat quality
The higher the species diversity of plants and trees in an area, the higher the species diversity of insects, animals and birds. Why?
This is because there are more habitats and a larger more varied food source.
What is an ecosystem service? and give 2 examples.
Ecosystem services encompass all the processes through which natural ecosystems and their species help sustain human life.
Some examples of ecosystem services:
Purification of air and water
Detoxification and decomposition of wastes
Cycling of nutrients
Moderation of weather extremes.
Please list the taxonomic hierarchy. 7 levels
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
What is a species?
is a group of living things with similar features.
What is T. Beau's favorite animal?
Orca/Killer Whale