Biology A-Level
common names
What common names means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of common names
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain common names in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Names that cause confusion because one may be used for several species and one species may have several in different regions.
Topics that use common names
- Species and taxonomy (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- amino acid sequence comparison
- biological species concept
- classification tables
- convergent similarity
- domain to species
- eight taxonomic levels
- fertile offspring
- gene pool
Using common names in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
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