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Biology
Barbara pouncey
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | Grouping of objects or information based on similarities. |
| Taxonomy | Branch od biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their shared characteristics. |
| Binomial Nomenclature | Two word system developed by Carolous Linnaeus to name species. |
| Genus | First word of a two-part scientific name used to identify a group od similar species. |
| Specific Epithet | The second word of a species name. |
| Family | Consists of a group of similar genera. |
| Order | Taxonomic grouping of similar families. |
| Class | Taxonomic grouping of similar orders. |
| Phylum | Taxonomic grouping of similar classes. |
| Division | Taxonomic grouping of similar classes; term used instead of phyla by plant taxonomists. |
| Kingdom | Taxonomic grouping od similar phyla of divisions. |
| 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 and multicellular eukaryote that absorbs nutrients from organic matter. |
| Plants | Multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms that contain chloroplasts and cell walls made up of cellulose. |
| Animals | Multicellular and are heterotrophs that have developed nervous systems. |