Who doesn't like being organized?
The subset after 'Order'.
What is Family?
Bacteria and blue-green algae make up the living organisms in this kingdom.
What is Monera?
This general term groups any microscopic organisms that live in bodies of water like oceans and lakes.
What are plankton?
Fungi parts are all made from these tubelike cells.
What are hyphae?
One of the first people to practice taxonomy.
Who is Aristotle?
The taxonomy system that we are learning about.
What is the five-kingdom classification system?
The process in which organisms absorb light to make their own food or energy.
What is photosynthesis?
The shells of these micro-organisms are ground up and used to brush your teeth.
What are diatoms?
Chemicals from fungi secrete out of these so that the fungus can break down material and turn it into nutrients.
What are pores?
These two subsets are most commonly used to identify one living organism from another.
What is genus and species?
King Philip came over for greasy spaghetti is a phrase that helps you remember these groups.
What is kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species?
Most bacteria obtain their energy or food by breaking down dead materials. This process is best known as...
What is as decomposition?
These protists form "false feet" to help surround and consume their food. (2-part question)
What are amoebas/slime molds and what are pseudopods?
This mesh-like structure is underground and allows fungi to "communicate/interact" with other organisms.
What is mycelium?
A book or digital resource with descriptions of commonly found organisms, usually pertaining to a region or certain area.
What is a field guide?
This person created a two-part naming system that helps scientists identify living things all over the world.
Who is Carolus Linnaeus?
This term is used to classify water organisms within the Monera kingdom.
What are cyanophytes?
Some protists behave more like plants and others more like animals. What is the main process that scientist used to distinguish these two groups?
What is locomotion (movement)?
Fungus produced this amazing antibiotic in 1928.
What is penicillin?
Give one reason why a taxonomy system might change.
What is a new discovery?
What is being outdated?
What is reclassification?
The kingdom in which viruses belong (tricky).
This "cocci" or spherical bacteria was once in Mr. von Euw's shin.
What is Staphylococcus pyogenes aureus (staph)?
um of New Zealand: Te Papa has various resources and articles about New Zealand’s native species, including the Giant Weta.
NIWA - Biodiversity
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What are plantlike protista?
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National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA): NIWA provides scientific research and data on New Zealand's biodiversity, including detailed studies on Giant Wetas.
Journal Articles and Academic Papers: For in-depth scientific research, databases like Google Scholar, JSTOR, or PubMed are useful. Search for terms like "Giant Weta" or "Deinacrida" to find relevant studies.
New Zealand Arthropod Collection (NZAC): They offer detailed information on various arthropods, including Giant Wetas.
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): They sometimes feature information on conservation efforts related to unique species like the Giant Weta.
Books and Field Guides: Field guides and books about New Zealand wildlife often include information on the Giant Weta. Look for titles on New Zealand entomology or specific guides on insects.
These sources should give you a solid start on researching the Giant Weta and understanding its ecological role, conservation status, and more.
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For researching the Giant Weta, you'll want to check out a mix of academic resources, conservation organizations, and reputable nature-focused websites. Here are some good places to start:
Department of Conservation (DOC) - New Zealand: Their website offers detailed information on the Giant Weta, including conservation status and habitat. Look for their species profile pages.
Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of New Zealand: Te Papa has various resources and articles about New Zealand’s native species, including the Giant Weta.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA): NIWA provides scientific research and data on New Zealand's biodiversity, including detailed studies on Giant Wetas.
Journal Articles and Academic Papers: For in-depth scientific research, databases like Google Scholar, JSTOR, or PubMed are useful. Search for terms like "Giant Weta" or "Deinacrida" to find relevant studies.
New Zealand Arthropod Collection (NZAC): They offer detailed information on various arthropods, including Giant Wetas.
Five important and beneficial uses of fungi.
What is medicine, building materials, food, environmental health, and sustainability (in any order)?
Modern classification systems focus on two main criteria for organizing living organisms.
What is form and function?