AQA A-Level Biology, Chapter 10, Biodiversity Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Verified

AQA A-Level Biology, Chapter 10, Biodiversity Exam with Complete Solutions 100% Verified What is classification? The organisation of living organisms into groups What is a species? The basic unit of classification, a group of organisms that have similar characteristics and are capable of breeding to produce fertile offspring What is the binomial naming system? Each species is identified by 2 names, the genus (generic name) and species (specific name) How are the binomial names written? In italics or underlines if handwritten, if the specific name is unknown it is written sp What two ways can individuals recognise members of their own species? They look similar and exhibit similar behviours How are courtship behaviours useful? They enable individuals to: recognise members of their own species which are capable of breeding, synchronise mating so it occurs at a useful time, form a pair bond in which to raise a child What is taxonomy?