Taxonomy

[slamdunk1701]

How in depth does the actual DAT go into taxonomy? I'm reviewing CliffsAP and there are just pages and pages of species. For example, are there specific questions on types of protozoa, like rhizopods?

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

If you think Cliff's is in depth, you should purchase Schaum's. As for the DAT, I am not too sure because I haven't taken it yet (someone else may want to specify). You should check out datqvault's exhibits on taxonomy, their pretty legit.

 

[indigenoustw]

I also went through Cliffs..but I skipped some accordingly because I know it was way too detailed.

Some main points to know about taxonomy.


Chordates:

Deuterostome Vs. Protostome - which phylum is which.
Acoelomate Vs. Coelomate - which phylum is which
Bilateral Vs. Radial symmetry - which phylum is which (be careful about Echinoderms, growing up bilaterally; radially as adults)
Chambered hearts of chordates - 2, 3, 4, which is which.

Plants:

Distinguish between....

Nonvascular Vs. Vascular
Seedless Vs. Seeded
Gymnosperms Vs. Angiosperms
Dicots Vs. Monocots

Protists - for protozoans, focus on characteristics of rhizopds (amoebas), paramecium. then some characteristics with algae.

I think other kingdoms are straightforward. Again, I recommend Alan's notes (that 18 pages of bio notes). Hands down the most helpful notes I ever found on this website.

 

[slamdunk1701]

thanks so much for the advice and detailed breakdowns!

 

[toothhornet88]

Attached are some taxonomy study sheets courtesy of datqvault

 

[jwnichols21]

^ Attached where?!

 

[Demps]

^ Attached where?!

It may be copyrighted material, so he may have removed it