Basis of Classification of Living Organisms
Basis of Classification of Living Organisms: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Classification of Animals, Diversity in Living Organisms, Levels of Organisation in Organisms and, Basis of Classification of Living Organisms
Important Questions on Basis of Classification of Living Organisms
Draw the hierarchical organisation of the body of living organisms.
In the word 'organisation' only applicable to living things? Justify your answer.
Which of the following is an example of the homologous organs?
Whom we are much closer to, in evolutionary terms?
The _____ of an organism are defined as the details of its appearance or behaviour.
Why did Mendel choose pea plant for his experiments?
Which of the following methods can be used to study the evolution of human beings?
The branch of science which deals with classification is known as _____.
Five kingdom classification of living organisms is given by _____.
Given table shows the name of the phylum and its characteristic features. Write name of the animals belonging to the respective phylum
| Phylum | Characters | Example |
| Porifera | Pore bearers | |
| Coelenterata | Gastrovascular cavity | |
| Platyhelminthes | Flame cells | |
| Aschelminthes | Threadlike worms | |
| Annelida | Body is segmented | |
| Arthropoda | Have jointed legs | |
| Mollusca | Soft-bodied with shells | |
| Echinodermata | Spines on the skin | |
| Chordata | Have backbone |
Give two examples of organ systems.
Define classification. Who proposed binomial nomenclature ? Write any one difference between monocotyledons and dicotyledons with example. Which phylum have following characteristics, state only their names.
(a) Body segmented and jointed legs with compound eyes.
(b) Body unicellular and microscopic.
(c) Body having calcareous shell and ventral foot.
(d) Spiny skinned organisms.
