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Cambridge AS & A Level Biology

18Classification, biodiversity and conservation

Classification, biodiversity and conservation in Cambridge AS & A Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Classification: species, the taxonomic hierarchy and the three domains

    40 min

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  • The kingdoms of life and their major groups

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  • Ecosystems, niches and the three levels of biodiversity

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  • Sampling organisms: quadrats, transects and mark-release-recapture

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  • Simpson's index of diversity and correlation tests

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  • IUCN, CITES and the control of invasive alien species

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  • Threats to biodiversity and conservation strategies

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Classification, biodiversity and conservation: sample question

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Which list shows taxonomic ranks in order from the largest group to the smallest?

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