Chapter 1: Introduction to Small Animal Care

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What are Monera?

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Monera are bacterial organisms that lack a true nucleus and reproduce through binary fission.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the classification of organisms.

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What percentage of American households have a companion animal?

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56% of American households have a companion animal.

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Who are paleontologists?

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Paleontologists are scientists that deal with prehistoric life forms through the study of fossils.

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What is the class for birds?

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The class for birds is Aves.

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What are the main characteristics of Monera?

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Monera are unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What is the significance of taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy helps in organizing and categorizing living organisms, making it easier to study and understand biodiversity.

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What are the two main types of classification in taxonomy?

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The two main types of classification in taxonomy are Linnaean classification and phylogenetic classification.

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What role do paleontologists play in understanding evolution?

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Paleontologists study fossils to understand the history of life on Earth and the evolution of species.

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What are the major groups within the kingdom Monera?

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The major groups within the kingdom Monera include bacteria and archaea.