A place for everyone and everyone in its place Habitat and Diversity A place for everyone and everyone in its place

Diversity Means difference There are lots of different kinds of living things We group them into big groups by what they have in common. The biggest group is kingdom (Animal) The smallest group is species (you)

Taxonomy Taxonomy The science of classifying living things is called King Phillip cried out for goodness sakes Kindom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

The wolf Canis lupus

Taxonomy of wolf Kindom Animalia Eat other living things and move on their own Phylum Chordata They have a backbone Order Carnivora They eat other animals Class Mamalia They nurse their young Family Canidae All dogs with non retractable claws Genus Canis Very similar Species lupus Can breed and produce fertile young

Why do we Use Latin? Scientific language is always Latin Latin is a dead language... Nobody uses it All scientists all over the world can use the same name. When you use Latin you always put it in italitcs. Genus is Capitalized Species is lower case

Why is there diversity? Animals can live in many different places Animals need to eat different things Animals can move different ways They are adapted to their environment This means that with their habits and their physical body type they can only live in one environment. They match it perfectly. This is the animals Habitat.

Habitat Animals live in a habitat that meets their needs. In order to survive an animal needs Shelter Food and water A climate to which they are adapted A way to meet other animals of the same species so they can mate.

Habitat and adaptations Species: Wolf (Canis lupus) Habitat: Northern Boreal and mixed forests Behavioral adaptations: Hunt in packs Strong family group Physical adaptaions: Fur is multicoloured for camouflage Fur is thick for warmth Sharp teeth Keen sense of smell

Your turn Go to page 228 and 229 in your text book Use the work sheet to identify the habitat and adaptations of the beaver and the fox