species and taxonomy
- Created by: Margaret Hobart
- Created on: 16-05-21 12:30
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- species and taxonomy
- species
- two organisms belong to the same species if they can successfully reproduce to produce fertile offspring
- courtship behaviour is essential for successful mating
- species specific
- used to identify organisms
- used to prevent inbreeding
- To ensure the other member is in a physiological state to breed
- Similar in terms of appearance, biochemical processes and behaviour
- classification
- phylogenetic puts species in groups used on evolutionary origins and relationships
- recent common ancestor
- hierarchy
- places smaller groups within larger groups, with no overlap
- phylogenetic puts species in groups used on evolutionary origins and relationships
- recent common ancestor
- each group is a taxon
- phylogenetic puts species in groups used on evolutionary origins and relationships
- Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
- places smaller groups within larger groups, with no overlap
- binomial name
- genus then species
- e.g. Homo sapiens
- phylogenetic puts species in groups used on evolutionary origins and relationships
- species
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