Discuss the term biosphere and its relationship to the ecosystems that comprise it.
Address the following in your response:
What does the term biosphere mean?
How do the various ecosystems on Earth contribute to the biosphere as a whole?
Can the Earth itself be considered a biosphere? Why or why not?
How would you describe a phylogenetic tree to a nonscientist? What is the significance of placing related groups on a phylogenetic tree?
How does this type of classification help scientists?
List characteristics that are shared by fungi and plants. List characteristics that are shared by fungi and animals.