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What does Generic mean

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Generic is a general term or characteristic that describes an entire group, class or genus.

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How are living organisms classified?

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Living organisms are classified into one of five kingdoms.

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What is each kingdom split into?

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Each kingdom is split into smaller groups called phyla. (Singular is phylum)

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What is created within a phylum?

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Within a phylum, smaller divisions are created for organisms with common traits, which are called classes.

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What are further divisons of classes called?

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Further divisions of classes are called orders

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What further subdivisions do orders have?

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Order have further subdivisions called families

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Within these families, an organism has a generic name called what?

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Within these families, an organism has a generic name called a genus.

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Members classed together under a genus that can interbreed are known as what?

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Members that are classed together under a genus that can interbreed are known as species

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Name the 7 Phylums.

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Phylum Protozoa
Phylum Platyhelminthes
Phylum Nematoda
Phylum Annelida
Phylum Mollusca 
Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Chordata
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The members of the phylum protozoa are: ( 3 characteristics )

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The members of the Phylum Protozoa are:

  • Microscopic in size
  • Unicellular (single-celled animals )
  • Classified by their locomotion
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What does locomotion mean (not in chapter)

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Locomotion refers to movement or the ability to move from one place to another.

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What is motility (definition not in chapter)

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Motility is the ability of organisms and fluid to move and get around.

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What are the three main methods of movement for protozoans

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The three main methods of movement for protozoans are:

  • Whip-like tails called flagella
  • Foot-like structures called pseudopods (false feet)
  • Hair-like structures called cilia.
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Do all protozoans move?

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Other protozoans do not move at all and spores are an important part of their life cycle.