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Give an example of variation in animals.
Different fur color in dogs, different patterns on butterfly wings, difference in beak shape among birds.
Give one example of environmental variation in humans.
Sunlight affecting skin tone.
Give one example of genetic variation in humans.
attached vs. free-hanging ear lobes. brown eyes vs. blue eyes
What can affect your genetic characteristics?
Environment
Where is DNA found?
In chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell
Define fertile
An organism capable of producing offspring
Define species
A group of organisms that can breed with each other to produce fertile offspring
Define variation
The way members of the same species differ
Differences between individuals within a species
Variation
What do we call animals without a backbone?
Invertebrates
Which group has backbones?
Vertebrates
Identify the pink monster.
Alienus Tritoothicus
Identify the yellow monster.
Alienus Blobicus
What are the 2 distinct groups in the animal kingdom?
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Why is it important to have variation?
Increase chances of survival within the same species
What does it mean to have variation the same species?
To share common and different characteristics
What are the 8 major taxonomic groups?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species
What does it mean to be in the same species?
Share similar characteristics and produce fertile offsprings
Why do we need to classify organisms?
It helps us to identify the diversity, find out the ancestry and relationships, understand and study each species better.
Why are siblings similar but not exactly the same?
They inherit a unique set of chromosomes from each parent.
What is “variation”?
The differences in organisms from the same parents.(brothers and sisters have different traits)
What traits do you have that CANNOT be inherited from your parents?
Many answers
What are the two groups of ANIMALS?
vertebrates and invertebrates
What is the scientific name of humans?
Homo sapiens
Which two taxa together make up a scientific name?
Genus + species
Who is the "Father of Taxonomy?"
Carl Linnaeus
Is this animal a mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird or fish?
reptile
Is this animal a mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird or fish?
bird
Is this animal a mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird or fish?
fish
Is this animal a mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird or fish?
mammal
Is this animal a mammal, amphibian, reptile, bird or fish?
amphibian
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