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Chapter 17 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | 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 | Two-word system developed by Linnaeus to name species. |
| Genus | First word of a two-part scientific name used to identify a group of similar species. |
| Specific epithet | The second word of a species name. |
| Family | A taxon of similar genus. |
| Order | A taxon of similar families. |
| Class | A taxon of similar orders. |
| Phylum | A taxon of similar classes. |
| Division | Taxonomic grouping of similar classes; term used instead of phyla by plant taxonomists. |
| Kingdom | A taxon of similar phyla or divisions. |
| Archaebacteria | Prokaryotes that live in harsh areas like hot springs/ 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, eukaryotic organisms |
| Animals | Multicellular heterotrophs. |