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Chapter 17 Vocab
17.1 and 17.2 words
Term | Definition |
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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 |