Diversity in the Living World

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the diversity of living organisms as introduced in Unit 1 of the lecture notes.

Biology

The science of life forms and living processes.

Diversity in living organisms

The amazing variety of living organisms present in the living world.

Anthropocentric view

A perspective that places human beings at the center of consideration in understanding biology.

Classification

The systematic arrangement of organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

Nomenclature

The system of naming organisms in biology.

Conservation of biodiversity

Efforts to preserve and protect the variety of life forms on Earth.

Horizontal relationships in biology

The sharing of characteristics among living organisms that exist at the same level of classification.

Vertical relationships in biology

The connections between modern organisms and their ancestral forms.

Taxonomist

A scientist who specializes in the classification of organisms.