Question 19M.2.SL.TZ1.5
| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 3] | Reference code | 19M.2.SL.TZ1.5 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Identify, State | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
The table gives common names and binomial names for some mammals.
State one feature that characterizes these species as mammals.
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fur/hair/mammary glands/feed young with milk/three inner-ear bones/lungs ventilated by diaphragm/lungs contain alveoli ✔
The most common correct answers were having fur/hair or providing milk. Warm-blood or live birth were often given but were not accepted as other classes of animals exhibit these characteristics.
Identify the two species most closely related.
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Canis aureus/golden jackal AND Canis lupus/grey wolf ✔
Both needed
Well done but some thought the species aureus meant they were similar rather than choosing the genus name.
Identify two species from the list that are classified in different genera.
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Hapalemur aureus/Golden bamboo lemur AND Canis aureus/golden jackel/Canis lupus/grey wolf/Vulpes vulpes/red fox
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Vulpes vulpes/red fox AND Canis aureus/golden jackal/Canis lupus/grey wolf/Hapalemur aureus/golden bamboo lemur ✔