- Why do scientists use the binomial system for naming species?
- How was this method developed?
- List the common names of 10 organisms that interest you and then list their scientific names using the proper format. You should include a diversity of organisms, including at least one animal, plant, fungus, and bacteria.
- List the 3 domains of life and then compare them to each other in terms of their characteristics (see chart on p. 261).
- Which domain do humans fit into?
- Which of the other 2 domains is ours most similar to? Explain giving evidence from the chart.
- List the principle taxa for classifying eukaryotes and figure out a way to memorize them. Do you have a good mnemonic (memory aid)?
- What does it mean to call the classification of an organism "natural"?
- List several advantages of using natural classification.
- Looking at the charts on pages 266-268, identify the category that: a) has vascular tissue but no pollen b) has bilateral symmetry and a mouth but no anus c) bilateral symmetry and segmented bodies with jointed appendages d) lungs with extensive folding and soft-shelled eggs e) Lungs with alveoli and teeth of different types
Will be checked off 11/6-11/7
