Classification Basics
The scientific discipline of the naming and classification of organsms
What is Taxonomy?
The study of the diversity of living organisms, extinct or not
What is systemics?
Arthropods, Annelids, Nematodes, Molluscs (extra 10 points for definition of invertebrate)
What are the Phyla considered to be invertebrates? (organism without backbone)
Chordata (extra 10 points for definition of vertebrate)
What are the phyla considered to be vertebrates? (Organism with backbone)
An embryonic leaf
What is a cotyledon?
The scientific system for organising groups of organisms into taxa. (extra 10 points for definition of taxa)
What is biological classification? (taxa: taxonomic groups)
The evolutionary history of organisms (extra 10 points for the diagram that shows this)
Tagmata, Legs, Antennae (10 points for definition of tagmata)
What are the 3 main characteristics that organise arthropods into classes? (tagmata: body segments)
The differences between cells are more apparent (specifically if there is a cell wall or not)
Why is looking at cells under a microscope make it easier to identify the organism? (Animalia vs Plantae)
Cell walls, Stationary, Make own food via Photosynthesis, Multicellular
Identification, protection and the usage of organisms
Why is recording the world's biodiversity important?
A type of classification that uses phylogenetic relationships to categorise organisms into clades. (extra 20 points for definitions of clades)
What is cladistics? (clades: group of organisms belonging to a singular branch of a phylogenetic tree)
Exoskeleton, Open circulatory system, Book lungs, gills or trachea tubes, Segmented bodies, Jointed appendages (some w/specialised appendages), Bi-lateral symmetry (extra 10 points each class mentioned)
What are the characteristics of arthropods? (Insect, Crustacean, Arachnid, Myriapods)
Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals
What are the classes in Chordata/considered to be vertebrates?
Algae, Bryophytes, Ptyridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms
What are the main sections of the kingdom Plantae?
Consistent naming conventions and easier identification
Why is classifying organisms important?
Fill in the blanks: _____: Segmented worms, ____: Unsegmented worms, ____: Unsegmented body, External shell for protection (extra 10 points per other characteristic assigned)
Annelids, Nematodes, Molluscs. Notes with host
Spinal cords, Partially enclosed nervous system by backbone, Circulatory system with heart, Central nervous system, Bi-laterally symmetrical muscles, Distinct head, Senses, Reproduce sexually
What are the characteristics of a vertebrate?
Flower groups, Roots, Vascular bundles, Major leaf veins, Number of Cotyledons (Extra 50 points for how many in each group)
What are the Characteristics to consider when grouping Monocots and Dicots? Notes with host.
What are the Linnaeus Classification system taxa in order?
Eukarya, Bacteria, Archaea and Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, Protista, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria (10 points for each explanation of type of organisms in the first 3 groups and 20 points for 2 characteristics for Animalia)
What are the Domains and Kingdoms? Notes with host.
Fill in the blanks: _____: 3 tagmata, 1 pair of antennae, 3 pairs of legs, _____: 2 tagmata, 2 pairs of antennae, 4 or more pairs of legs, _____: 2 tagmata, 0 pairs of antennae, 4 pairs of legs, _____: Many tagmata, 1 pair of antennae, 9 or more pairs of legs (10 more points each extra characteristic for each class)
Insects, Crustaceans, Arachnids, Myriapods. Notes with host.
Fill in the blanks: _____: Ectotherms and Need water to complete life cycle, _____: Ectotherms, Gills and Fins, _____: Ectotherms, Dry Skin, Leathery Eggs, _____: Homeotherms, Feathers, Wings, _____: Homeotherms, Fur/hair (extra 10 points per extra characteristic)
Amphibians, Fish, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals
Sexual/Asexual reproduction, Habitat, True leaves, stems or roots, Vascular system, Seeds (extra 50 points each section that you can assign these to)