Welcome to Biology!
Biology is the science of life and living things.
Look around you right now. How many living things can you see?
- Plants in pots
- Insects flying
- Birds on trees
- Your pets
- You!
All of these are living organisms.
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1. The Living World
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Why Study 'The Living World'?
Understanding life's diversity and how we make sense of it
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Vocabulary: The Living World
12 key terms you need to know
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Naming Living Things
From local names to universal scientific names
The Problem with Local Names
In India alone, mango has different names:
- Hindi: Aam
- Tamil: Maangai
- Bengali: Aam
- Malayalam: Maanga
- Kannada: Mavina hannu
Now imagine scientists from different countries trying to discuss this fruit!
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Anatomy of a Scientific Name
Visual guide to binomial nomenclature
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Notice the pattern: First word capitalized, second word lowercase, both in italics
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Classification & Taxonomy
Understanding the science of organizing life
What is Classification?
You already classify things every day!
- Your wardrobe: shirts, pants, shoes
- Your phone: contacts, photos, apps
- Your mind: friends, family, teachers
Classification = Grouping things based on similarities
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Check: Naming & Basics
Test your understanding of nomenclature and basic concepts
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What is the main difference between Taxonomy and Systematics?