Characteristics of Organisms

WORK
ON
YOUR
OWN.
Complete table in your books
 Excretion classification respiration
Match the
words/
phrases in
the boxes to
the
definition or sensitivity genus
phrase that
completes growth
the
sentence
correctly genus and nutrition species
from the
next slide. species

They breed together Movement classes

successfully, and their
offspring can also breed.
An action by an organism or part
of an organism causing a change
of position or place. A
A permanent increase in size and
dry mass by an increase in cell
number or cell size or both.
D substances in excess of
……… means putting things
into groups. There are many
possible ways in which we could
group living organisms. It makes
it easier to study them. G
The binomial naming system is
written in Latin. The two word
name consists of the ……… K
The chemical reaction in cells that
break down nutrient molecules and
release energy for metabolism. B
Removal from organisms of the
waste products of metabolism
(chemical reactions in cells including
respiration), toxic materials and
requirements. E
Linnaeus divided all the different
kinds of living things into groups
called…
H
Organisms belong to the same
species if … L
The ability to detect or sense stimuli in the internal or
external environment and to make appropriate
responses. C
Taking in of materials for energy, growth and
development; plants require light, carbon dioxide, water
and ions; animals need organic compounds and ions
and usually need water.
F
Species are grouped into larger groups called .
Each contains several species with similar
characteristics.
J
Phyla are divided further into…
M
The Animal Kingdom
 Instructions

Use the information in the following slides

to complete the attached work on your
books
What do vertebrates and
invertebrates have in common?
 a.

b. c. d. Complete
the diagram.
Replace the
letters with
words.

e. f.
Write the
name of the
organism
and its
correct
phylum
 birds mammals

Complete the
venn diagram
reptiles