Classification, biodiversity and conservation

In this chapter, you will learn to:

• Discuss the definition of a species and explain the methods used to classify species.

• Summarize the key characteristics of the three domains of life and the four kingdoms within eukaryotic organisms.

• Outline the classification of viruses.

• Explain the significance of biodiversity, considering ecosystems, habitats, species, and genetic variation within species.

• Investigate ecosystems by applying methods to assess species occurrence, abundance, and distribution.

• Explain the causes and processes leading to species extinction.