SAC Chapters 1 & 5

kingdom includes bacterial organisms that lack true nucleus in the cell & reproduce by fission

Vertebrates appeared on earth before invertebrates.

Osteichthyes are invertebrates. 

Which of these would be classified as an exhibitor of animals?

Volunteering is the most effective method of experiencing the tasks of an animal caretaker.

Which kingdom includes molds and yeasts?

Protista are single-celled or microscopic animals, including algae.

Placental mammals have a __ through which the embryo & fetus are nourished while in the uterus.

Animal breeders & technicians help breed, raise, and market:

Each species has a name composed of two words.

What do botanists study?

Not counting birds, rats, & mice - which are most often used in lab experiments?

People who wish to become animal trainers may start out as animal keepers or stable workers.

teach animals to obey commands so they can perform tasks in given situations

Who is credited with developing our modern method of animal classification?

sell lab animals for research, wild animals for exhibition, or pet animals at  wholesale level

kingdom composed of invertebrates & vertebrates

Pet ownership is currently at an all time high.

provide day-to-day care for animals in zoological parks

Which is not one of the four distinctive characteristics of members of the phylum Chordata?

Dinosaurs & marine reptiles reached their period of greatest abundance during Jurassic period.

comb, cut, trim, & shape the fur of all types of dogs & cats

The class Aves includes:

Which is believed to be the first animal domesticated?

these trainers are paid $35-50/day plus 10% of money the animal wins in races

In 1997, over one million animals were used in lab experiments.

binomial nomenclature uses this language

Arthropods and worms are examples of

Mammals are more or less covered with hair.

the science concerned with the naming & classification of organisms

minimum requirement to work as a zoologists

Cats are the most common household pets.

Turnover for zookeepers is generally low.

When writing a species name, the genus name is capitalized.

The demand for skilled dog groomers has grown faster than average.

Biologists who specialize in studying all the life stages of plants or animals

the class that includes snakes, lizards, & turtles

The first birds and mammals appeared ____________years ago.

Anybody who works directly with animals is considered a(n):

responsibilities include: feed & water animals, exercise animals, keep animals enclosure clean 

Socrates is credited with 1st attempt at classifying organisms based on structural similarities

provide support & assistance to vets

biologists who study animals

Which of these is not a duty of a veterinarian technician?

Which is not one of the seven categories of taxonomy?