Classification Quiz Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Classification | Dividing into groups by similar characteristics or properties |
| Aristotle | 4th century B.C. Greek Philosopher First person to organize things scientifically Divided animals by land, sea, or sky |
| Carolus Linnaeus | 18th century Swedish Scientist Father of taxonomy Grouped that shared characteristics |
| Taxonomy | The science of classification |
| Classification Groups | Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, species |
| Kingdom | Has the most members Least characteristics in common |
| Species | Has the fewest members Most characteristics in common |
| Binomial Nomenclature | Naming an organism with two names: Genus and species |
| Two kingdoms that are prokaryotic | Archaebacteria and Eubacteria |
| Six Kingdoms | Archaebacteria Eubacteria Fungi Plantae Protista Animalia |
| Dichotomous Key | A guide to identifying organisms |
| Prokaryote | Having no nucleus |
| Eukaryote | Having a nucleus |
| Unicellular | Made up of one single cell |
| Multicellular | Made up of more than one cell |
| Autotrophs | Make their own food (plants) |
| Heterotrophs | Get their food from consuming something else |
| Kingdoms that are eukaryotic | Fungi Plantae Protista Animalia |
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