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Biology - Semester 2 - Class./Comp. Anatomy
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Biology
10th Grade
05/22/2010

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Analogus Structures
Definition
Similar in arrangement, function or both, but don't show a common ancestry.
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Binomial Nomenclature
Definition
"2 name, naming system" genus - species
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Endoskeleton
Definition
Skeleton on the inside.
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Exoskeleton
Definition
Skeleton is on the outside.
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Hermaphrididic
Definition
Has both sets of working sex organs.
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Asexual
Definition
A type of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
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Genus
Definition
Taxonomic group containing one or more species.
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Homologous Structures
Definition
Similar in arrangement, function or both, and does show a common ancestry.
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Invertebrate
Definition
Does not have a backbone.
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Latin
Definition
The "dead language" used to classify organisms.
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Linneaus
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"The Father of Classification", who came up with binomial nomenclature.
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Species
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Taxonomic group whose members can interbreed.
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Taxonomy
Definition
The study of classification.
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Vertebrate
Definition
Has a backbone.
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Vestigial Structures
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A body structure with no current function for the organism, and has lost its function over time.
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Kingdom
Definition
The highest taxonomic group into which organisms are grouped; one of five biological categories: Monera or Protoctista or Plantae or Fungi or Animalia.
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Moneran
Definition
Bacteria category.
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Plant
Definition
An organism that uses photosynthesis to gent energy, and can't move.
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Protist
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A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms.
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Fungi
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A member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds.
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Animal
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A living organism characterized by voluntary movement.
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