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Biology Vocab 1
Brooklyn Goode
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archaebacteria | Prokaryotes that live in harsh areas like hot springs or swamps. |
| Eubacteria | Prokaryotes with strong cell walls. |
| Protist | Eukaryotes that lack a complex organ system and live in wet areas. |
| Fungi | Uni/multicellular eukaryotes that absorb nutrients from organic matter. |
| Plants | Multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms. |
| Animals | Multicellular heterotrophs. |
| Classification | Grouping of organisms based on similarities . |
| Taxonomy | Groups and names organisms based on chapter instincts. |
| Binomial Nomencature | Two word naming system. |
| Genus | Group of similar species. |
| Specific Epithet | This is the second word which describes the characteristic of the organism. |
| Order | Taxon of similar families. |
| Class | Taxon of similar orders. |
| Phylum | Taxon of similar classes. |
| Division | Plants use division instead of phylum. |
| Kingdom | Taxon of similar phyla or divisions. |
| Family | Group of similar genera. |