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Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Classification | Grouping of objects or info. Based on similarities. |
Taxonomy | Branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics |
Binomial nomenclature | Two word naming system |
Genus | Consists of a group of similar species. |
Specific epithet | Describes characteristic of an organism |
Family | Consists of group of smaller genera |
Order | Taxon of similar families |
Class | Taxon of similar orders |
Phylum | Taxon of similar classes |
Division | Used instead of phylum by plant taxonomists |
Kingdom | Taxon of similar phyla or divisions |
Animals | Multicellular heterotroph, developed nervous system, don't have cell walls |
Plants | Multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryote. 250000 known species |
Protists | Eukaryotes, lack complex organ system live in wet areas |
Fungi | Eukaryotes that absorb nutrients from organic matter |
Archaebacteria | Prokaryotes, live in harsh areas like hot springs/swamps. |
Eubacteria | Prokaryotes, have strong cell walls, both auto and heterotroph. |