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Classification

Who was the first scientist to create a hierarchical system of classification?

Taxonomy is the study of….?

A scientific name is composed of what two hierarchical levels?

Be able to order the hierarchical system going from big to small (kingdom to species).

What is a cladogram and how are they used to show evolutionary relationships.

What is a dichotomous key and how are they created?

Be able to interpret a cladogram:

On the cladogram above, add traits that make the organisms different from each other, like we did on our notes.

According to your cladogram, which two species are more closely related: worms and spiders or worms and ants? How do you know?

According to your cladogram, what species are flies most closely related to? How do you know?

Be able to make a dichotomous key for a given group of organisms. Make a dichotomous key for the organisms below.

Protista Study Guide

Be able to evaluate a biological illustration of a Protista. Be able to identify all standards and guidelines for these drawings.

Why are Protista vital to healthy ocean ecosystems and food chains?

Be able to explain symbiosis between protista and another organism. Give some examples.

What are some common diseases associated with protista in the human body?

Be able to identify LIVE specimens by observing them in a microscope.

Identify the Protista and label its internal structures:

Sexual Reproduction:

Be able to identify Asexual, Conjugation, and Sexual Reproduction by studying different diagrams.

Be able to explain/illustrate the steps in conjugation