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Chapter 17 Vocab
17.1 and 17.2 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | Grouping of of objects or information based on similarities |
| Taxonomy | Branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics |
| Binomial Nomenclature | Modern two word naming system |
| Genus | Group of similar species, 1st word in naming system, capitalized |
| Specific Epithet | 2nd word in naming system describes characteristics of organisms |
| Family | Group of similar genera (or genus) |
| Order | Group of similar families |
| Class | Group of similar orders |
| Phylum | Group of similar classes |
| Division | Plant substitution for phylum |
| Kingdom | Group of similar divisions or phylum |
| Archaebacteria | Prokaryotes that live in harsh areas like hot springs and swamps |
| Eubacteria | Prokaryotes with strong cell walls |
| Protists | Eukaryotes that lack complex organ systems and live in wet areas |
| Fungi | Uni/multicellular eukaryotes that absorbs nutrients from organic matter |
| Plants | Multicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotes organisms |
| Animals | Multicellular heterotrophs |