Unit 7 Day 2 Knowledge Check (Dks and PTs)

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What is the scientific classification of an organism?

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The scientific classification of an organism is a hierarchical system that includes categories such as domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A dichotomous key is a tool used to identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given item.

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What does the term 'genus' refer to in biological classification?

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The genus is a rank in the biological classification system that groups together species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.

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What does the term 'species' refer to in biological classification?

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A species is the basic unit of classification, referring to a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is the significance of a common ancestor in evolutionary biology?

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A common ancestor is an ancestral species from which different species have evolved, indicating a shared evolutionary history.

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What are Saurischian dinosaurs?

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Saurischian dinosaurs are a group of dinosaurs characterized by their lizard-like hips, which include theropods (like birds) and sauropodomorphs.

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What are Ornithischian dinosaurs?

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Ornithischian dinosaurs are a group of dinosaurs characterized by their bird-like hips, which include various herbivorous species.

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What is the relationship between birds and dinosaurs?

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Birds are considered to be modern-day descendants of theropod dinosaurs, specifically from the Saurischian group.

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What is the closest living relative to the brown bear?

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The closest living relative to the brown bear is the sun bear.

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What is the role of wings in insect classification?

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Wings are a key characteristic used in the classification of insects, with different types of wings indicating different orders.