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6 kingdoms
Jeffrey woolridge
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classificaton | the grouping of objects or information based on similarities |
| taxonomy | the branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics |
| binomial nomenclature | a two-word naming systems |
| genus | consist of a group of similar species |
| specific epithet | the scientific name for each species |
| family | consist of a group of similar genera |
| order | a taxon of similar families |
| class | a taxon of similar orders |
| phylum | a taxon of similar classes |
| division | taxonomic grouping of similar classes |
| kingdom | a taxon of similar phyla or divisions |
| archaebacteria | prokaryotes that live in harsh areas like hot springs/swamp |
| eubacteria | prokaryotes w/ 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, eukaryotic organisms |
| animals | multicellular heterotrophs have developed nervous systems |