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    Understanding Species: The

    Diversity of Life
    Exploring the Importance and Role of
    Different Species
    What is a Species?

    • - A species is a group of organisms capable of


    interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
    • - Criteria for species: Genetic similarities,
    physical features, ability to reproduce.
    • - Fun Fact: Scientists estimate Earth hosts 8.7
    million species, many still undiscovered.
    • - Examples: Humans (Homo sapiens), Dogs
    (Canis lupus familiaris), Lions (Panthera leo).
    How Do We Classify Species?
    • - Taxonomy: Science of classifying organisms
    based on shared characteristics (developed by
    Carl Linnaeus).
    • - Classification Hierarchy: Domain, Kingdom,
    Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
    • - Example: Humans - Domain: Eukarya,
    Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class:
    Mammalia, Order: Primates, Family:
    Hominidae, Genus: Homo, Species: Homo
    sapiens.
    Types of Species

    • - Plants (Flora): Convert sunlight into energy,


    provide food and oxygen. Examples: Oak
    trees, Cacti, Roses.
    • - Animals (Fauna): Vary in size and form.
    Examples: Elephants, Lions, Butterflies.
    • - Fungi: Break down organic material, recycle
    nutrients. Examples: Mushrooms, Yeasts.
    • - Microorganisms: Invisible to the naked eye.
    Examples: Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses.
    Species Adaptation and Evolution

    • - Natural Selection: Organisms with traits


    suited to the environment survive and
    reproduce.
    • - Adaptation: Physical/behavioral changes that
    improve survival.
    • - Examples: Giraffes evolved long necks to
    reach high leaves, Chameleons use
    camouflage, Birds migrate.
    Interactions Between Species

    • - Predation: One species hunts another for


    food. Example: Lions hunt zebras.
    • - Mutualism: Both species benefit. Example:
    Bees pollinate flowers while collecting nectar.
    • - Commensalism: One benefits, the other
    unaffected. Example: Barnacles on a whale.
    • - Parasitism: One benefits at the expense of
    another. Example: Fleas on dogs.
    • - Competition: Species compete for resources.
    Examples of Extraordinary Species

    • - Giraffes: Tallest land animal, evolved to feed


    on high tree branches.
    • - Blue Whales: Largest animal on Earth,
    weighing up to 200 tons, found in oceans.
    • - Venus Flytrap: Carnivorous plant that
    captures and digests insects.
    • - Axolotl: Salamander known for regenerating
    limbs and staying in larval form.
    • - Fun Fact: Tardigrades (Water Bears) can
    Conservation of Species
    • - Habitat Loss: Deforestation, agriculture,
    urbanization are destroying natural habitats.
    • - Climate Change: Rising temperatures and
    changing weather affect species' survival.
    • - Overexploitation: Overfishing, hunting, and
    illegal wildlife trade threaten species.
    • - Conservation Efforts: National parks, wildlife
    sanctuaries, breeding programs protect
    endangered species.
    • - Examples: Bengal Tigers, Sea Turtles, Pandas.
    Conclusion

    • - Species are vital for maintaining ecosystems


    and biodiversity.
    • - Each species plays a role in the web of life,
    contributing to ecosystem balance.
    • - Protecting and understanding species
    ensures the planet's health for future
    generations.
    • - Explore and learn more about the incredible
    species inhabiting our world!

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