Diversity in the Living World

Flashcards covering vocabulary and key concepts related to diversity in the living world.

Diversity

The variety of different plants and animals in the environment.

Biodiversity

The variety of plants and animals found in a particular region.

Chirp

The short, sharp sound made by birds.

Mimic

To imitate someone or something, especially for entertainment.

Herbs

Small plants with soft stems that are often used in cooking or medicine.

Shrubs

Plants that are smaller than trees, with multiple woody stems.

Trees

Tall plants with hard trunks and branches that start higher up the stem.

Venation

The arrangement of veins in a leaf.

Taproot

A thick, central root from which smaller roots branch off.

Fibrous root

A root system with multiple thin roots of similar size.

Unique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

Observation

The act of noticing and recording something using one's senses.

Respect

To regard someone or something with concern for their feelings and rights.

Nature walk

An organized excursion outdoors to observe plants and animals.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.

Features

Distinctive attributes or characteristics of plants and animals.

Plants

Living organisms that produce oxygen and food through photosynthesis.

Animals

Living organisms that have the ability to move, feed, and reproduce.