ENV Unit5 - Classification Flashcard

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What does the term "biodiversity" refer to?

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The variety of species in a given ecosystem.

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What is the correct classification for an organism in the Order Araneae?

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Order Araneae refers to the class of arachnids commonly known as spiders.

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What is the format for writing scientific names in binomial nomenclature?

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Scientific names are italicized or underlined.

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Why is high biodiversity important for ecosystems?

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High biodiversity increases the stability and ability of ecosystems to perform services.

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Which part of the scientific name is lowercase?

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The species name is written in lowercase.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool used to identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name.

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What is the difference between genus and species in scientific classification?

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Genus is the first part of the scientific name and is capitalized; species is the second part and is lowercase.

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Why is it important to classify organisms?

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Classification helps scientists communicate about species and understand relationships among them.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.