CHAPTER 1=BIODIVERSITY

1.1 Diversity of Organism

Biodiversity is the diversity of organisms, whether
microorganism, animals or plants, is known as biodiversity.
Biodiversity exists as a results of the diversity of habitat and
climate.

The Importance of Biodiversity

. Sources of food
. Balance in nature
. Recreational place
. Medical
. Raw materials for industries
. Education

1.2 Classification of Organisms

Classification of animals

A. invertebrates
Invertebrates are animals without backbone.
classification of invertebrates
i. without legs
a. Without segmented body
b. With segmented body

ii. With legs

a. Three pairs of legs
b. More than 3 pairs of legs
 Invertebrates Without Legs

1. Without segmented body

=Sponge, sea anemone, corals, planaria, snail
2. With segmented body
=Tapeworm, Earthworm, Leech

Invertebrates With Legs

1. 3 pairs of legs
=Ant, Butterfly, Cockroach.
2. More than 3 pairs of legs
=Spider, horseshoe crab, prawn, centipede,
scorpion.
B. Vertebrates
Vertebrates are animals with backbone
Classification of vertebrates
i. Fish
ii. Amphibians
iii. Reptiles
iv. Birds
v. Mammals