Diversity in Living Organisms - Classification — Flashcards

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Diversity refers to the wide range of different species and forms of life found in nature, while variation refers to differences between individuals within the same species. For example, different spe…

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The systematic grouping of organisms based on similarities and differences in their characteristics. It helps in studying the vast diversity of life forms in an organized manner and understanding evol…

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Classification is necessary because: 1) It makes study systematic and manageable, 2) Helps identify relationships between organisms, 3) Provides better understanding of evolution, 4) Makes comparison …

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Monocots vs Dicots: 1) Seeds: One cotyledon vs Two cotyledons, 2) Venation: Parallel venation vs Reticulate venation, 3) Root system: Fibrous root system vs Tap root system. Examples: Monocots - maize…

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A system of naming organisms using two names introduced by Carolus Linnaeus. The first name is the genus (capitalized) and the second is the species (lowercase). When printed, it's in italics; when ha…

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The five kingdoms are: 1) Monera (bacteria, blue-green algae), 2) Protista (unicellular eukaryotes like Amoeba), 3) Fungi (mushrooms, yeasts), 4) Plantae (all plants), 5) Animalia (all animals). This …

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Kingdom of prokaryotic organisms (no membrane-bound nucleus). They are mostly unicellular, reproduce by binary fission, and can be autotrophic or heterotrophic. Examples include bacteria like E.coli, …

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Protista characteristics: 1) Mostly unicellular eukaryotes, 2) Have membrane-bound nucleus, 3) Some are autotrophic, others heterotrophic, 4) Reproduce mainly by binary fission, 5) Live solitarily or …