Question

The italicized list below includes scientific names (binomial names) for 5 different organisms. To complete this assignment prepare a document using the textbook (Chapter 1, Diversity of Life) and credible websites as sources (refer to Introductory assignments: Website Credibility for guidelines) that (1) explains the concept and importance of a scientific name- 5 pts., (2) briefly describes each of the following organisms, including the common name- 2 pts. each, (3) assigns each organism to the appropriate domain and kingdom- 1 pt. each.

*** To receive full credit be sure to include answers to all parts of the assignment and apply knowledge from the Introductory Assignments by selecting credible websites and acknowledging sources by including a citation. The citation can be a link that leads directly to the page with relevant content or note with the Author, Title and year of publication***.  

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Agrilus planipennis

Vibrio cholerae

Toxicodendron radicans

Geomyces destructans

Neogobius melanostomus

Answer 1

1)

• The concept of the scientific name is been used or created which encompasses particular species or the compound.
• The importance of the scientific name can be helpful for the scientist so that they can identify the particular species.
• So the scientific name can be considered as the universal name so due to which it can be helpful to discard the name of the particular species according to the nationalities.
• Again the another the another importance of using the scientific name is that the scientist from one nation can be able to make the conversation with the scientist of the another country regarding the species.

2)

Agrilus planipennis:The is the species that feed on the ash species and are ususally found in the northeastern asia.

Common name:emrald ash borer also known as the jewel beetle.3)

Vibrio cholerae:It is the type of the bacteria and is also termed under the gram negative bacteria. the shape of this bacteria is comma shaped bacteria and somehow this bacteria is also responsible for the disease known as the bacteria.

Common name: Asiatic cholera

Toxicodendron radicans: Toxicodendron radicans is a type of the ivy which is poisonous in nature. It is the type of the plant which is usually found in asia and northern america. and in this region it is mainly considered as the flowering plant. and may be responsible for causing the dermatitis.

Common name:eastern poison ivy

Geomyces destructans: It is the type of the fungi. it is the psychrophilic fungi by which ther is the possibility of the syndrome known as the white nose syndrome.Due to this disease there is the occurances of the devastation of the bats in US.

Common name: Geomyces destructans

Neogobius melanostomus: Neogobius melanostomus is the native of the eurasia and are usually found in the black sea and the caspian sea and they are been recognized by the black spots they are having on their fin. they are very small and having the large eyes.

Common name: Round goby

3)

Agrilus planipennis:

Domain: Eukarya

Kingdom: Animalia

Vibrio cholerae:

Domain:Bacteria

Kingdom: ‎Eubacteria

Toxicodendron radicans:

Domain:Eukaryota

Kingdom: Plantae

Geomyces destructans:

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Fungi

Neogobius melanostomus:

Domain:Eukaryota

Kingdom:Animalia