ANATOMY - Ch 4 The Classification of the Human Species
About this set
Created by:
grantwi79 on June 11, 2011
Subjects:
Classes:
Anatomy Final, anatomy north sanpete
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
36 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What is the variety of organisms considered at all taxonomic levels as well as the ecosystems which they are a part of? | biodiversity |
| the variety of organisms considered at all taxonomic levels as well as the ecosystems which they are a part of. | biodiversity |
| what is Wilson's argument for maintaining biodiversity? | "Biodiversity is our most important but least appreciated resource." |
| at what rate does Dr. Wilson estimate biodiversity is being lost? | 3 species per hour |
| what's taxonomy? | the science of classification, especially of organisms. |
| what is the science of classification, especially of organisms? | taxonomy |
| what is the named taxonomic unit to which individuals, or sets of species, are assigned? | taxon |
| what is "the named taxonomic unit to which individuals, or sets of species are assigned? | taxon |
| what is the plural of taxon? | taxa |
| What is one of the ranks of classification in taxonomy? | category |
| In taxonomy, what is one of the ranks of classification? | category |
| list the eight basic taxonomic categories: | domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species |
| the following are characteristics of the domain our species is a part of. What is the domain?: cells with a membrane-bound nucleus and membranous organelles. | eukarya |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics: cells with a membrane-bound nucleus and membranous organelles. | eukarya |
| the following are characteristics of the kingdom our species is a part of. what is the kingdom? multicellular. no cell walls or chlorophyll. nutrition principally ingestive. digestion in an internal cavity. | animalia |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics? multicellular. no cell walls or chlorophyll. nutrition principally ingestive. digestion in an internal cavity. | animalia |
| the following are characteristics of the phylum our species is a part of. what is the phylum? notochord. dorsal tubular nerve cord. pharyngeal pouches and gill slits. postanal tail. | chordata |
| what taxon that our species is classified in has the following characteristics? notocord. dorsal tubular nerve cord. pharyngeal pouches and gill slits. postanal tail. | chordata |
| these are characteristics of the class our species is a part of. what is the class? mammary glands. hair. 3 ear ossicles. heterodont dentition. squamosal-dentary jaw articulation, attached placenta, well developed facial muscles, muscular diaphragm, four chambered heart with a left aortic arch. | mammalia |
| what taxon that are species is classified in has the following characteristics? mammary glands. hair. 3 ear ossicles. heterodont dentition. squamosal-dentary jaw articulation, attached placenta, well developed facial muscles, muscular diaphragm, four chambered heart with a left aortic arch. | mammalia |
| these are the characteristics of the order our species is a part of. what is the order? large cerebral hemispheres, orbits surrounded by bone and directed forward. limbs with ball-and-socket articulations. Pentadactyl with an opposable thumb and toe in most. Nails flattened. Tail present or absent. | primates |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics? large cerebral hemispheres, orbits surrounded by bone and directed forward. limbs with ball-and-socket articulations. Pentadactyl with an opposable thumb and toe in most. Nails flattened. Tail present or absent. | primates |
| the following are characteristics of the family our species is a part of. What is the family? Large. Upright posture. Tail absent. Hind limbs longer than arms. Thumb opposable but not big toe. | hominidae |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics? Large. Upright posture. Tail absent. Hind limbs longer than arms. Thumb opposable but not big toe. | hominidae |
| the following is the characteristics of the genus our species is a part of. what is the genus? minimum brain capacity of the adult is 600-700cc. Flattened face. Prominent chin and nose with inferiorly positioned nostrils. | homo |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics? minimum brain capacity of the adult is 600-700cc. Flattened face. Prominent chin and nose with inferiorly positioned nostrils. | homo |
| the following are the characteristics of the species we are classified as. what is the scientific name of this species? minimum brain capacity in the adult is 1200cc. Hind limbs long relative to forelimbs. small face. short cranium. reduced body hair. | Homo sapiens (underlined when written!!) |
| what taxon that our species is classified within has the following characteristics? minimum brain capacity in the adult is 1200cc. Hind limbs long relative to forelimbs. small face. short cranium. reduced body hair. | Homo sapiens (underlined when written!!) |
| what is the scientific name of our species? | Homo sapiens (underlined when written!!) |
| within what genus is our species classified? | homo |
| within what family is our species classified? | hominidae |
| within what order is our species classified? | primates |
| within what class is our species classified? | mammalia |
| within what phylum is our species classified? | chordata |
| within what kingdom is our species classified? | animalia |
| what domain is our species classified within? | eukarya |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.