Exploring the number of species on earth

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Moana

by Ley Rojas

Young Darwin Project

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Biodiversity

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Bodies of water

by Meagan G

Exploring the number of species on earth

2 million

2 million is the estimated amount of animal and plant species that scientist say inhabit earth.

Threatened

An example of an animal being threatened can be a deer being preyed on by a tiger. The deer will feel at risk and soon realize they are in danger when coming in contact with a tiger.

Threatened is a feeling where someone or something like an animal may feel vulnerable, in danger, or at risk in a certain situation.

Mites

More information on mites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mite

Image of a mite:

Mites are a parasite that live on plants and other animals. Some mites may also be on human skin where they bite causing irritation or reactions towards us.

biodiversity

This image describes the different types of biodiversity and gives a brief explanation

Biodiversity is the collection of living species on earth, such as plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. It can be used more to refer to all of the species in one region or ecosystem.

Species

taxonomist

More information on Carl Linnaeus can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Linnaeus

An example of a taxonomist is The father of taxonomy (Carl Linnaeus). He was the first person to formulate the taxonomy chart and classify organisms based on physical and structural features.

A taxonomist is a biologist that groups organisms into their taxon ranks.

Arthropods

Arthropod species cut into 4 different groups. There are: 1)insects 2) myriapods ex. millipedes 3) arachnids ex. spiders 4) crustaceans ex. crabs

Arthropods are invertebrate animals with no skeleton.

Animal conservation

Project elephant is an example. More info on project elephants: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Elephant

Examples of animal conservations are all fundraisers and projects that help animal and plant species who are in need or endangered.

Animal conservation is the act of protecting plants, animals, and the habitats they live in.

24,901 miles

An example of undiscovered places on earth would be the ocean. Due to humans being able to only survive in certain parts for so long a lot of the ocean is still yet to be explored meaning there is probably species living amongst us without our knowledge.

The planet Is so big having a 24, 901-mile circumference with plenty of those areas possibly being habitats for a lot of species.

5.5 million

Article: https://mashable.com/article/how-many-species-live-on-earth

According to the article given bug experts say that there are probably 5.5 million insects species.

Exploitation

Snake skin purses are an example of benefits:

Killing animals for clothing is an example of exploitation. A common animal used for these acts is a snake. Snakes are often captured and killed for purses and other resources that humans gain from.

Exploitations is the act of treating someone or something unfairly in ways you will personally gain from or will benefit from.

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Extinct

More information on saber toothed tigers can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saber-toothed_cat

The saber toothed tiger is an example of an extinct animal. The cause of their extinction is unknow according to google but it says climate change may be a cause.

Extinct is when species, animals, or plants have no more living organisms of their kind.

Endangered

Deforestation image:

The giant panda is an example of an endangered animal. Their cause of endangerment is due to deforestation. Meaning the loss of trees and natural resources in forest mainly due to human activity.

Endangered is when a species is threatened or at risk of possible extinction.

Classifying organisms

This is the definition of the rankings

Classifying Organisms is organizing and arranging living organisms into groups/ranks based on their similarities in structure, DNA, etc.

Climate change

My climate change mind map from last year goes in depth on climate change giving more examples and information on the topic.: https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/7256dfebf25541a6b01e2e4ef947fa1e

An example of climate change can be the rising sea levels. More information on the rising sea levels can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_level_rise

Climate change is a weather change in places with set weather conditions. Climate change can drastically transform the way people, animals, and plants live by causing water shortages and making it harder to produce food.