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17.2 6 kingdoms
Christina lamb
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grouping of objects or info based on similarities | Classification |
| Groups/names organisms based on characteristics (7 levels) | Taxonomy |
| 2 word naming system made by Linnaeus | Binomial Nomenclature |
| First word in two word scientific name used to identify a group of similar species | Genus |
| The second word in of a species name | Specific Epithet |
| Consists of a group of similar genera | Family |
| Taxonomy of similar families | Order |
| Taxon of similar orders | Class |
| Taxon of similar classes | Phylum |
| Used by plant taxonomists use this taxon in place of phylum | Division |
| A taxon of similar phyla or divisions | Kingdom |
| Prokaryotes that live in harsh areas like hot springs & swamps. Habitat is oxygen free. Methane producers. | Archaebacteria |
| Prokaryotes with strong cell walls. Auto/heterotroph. Strep, botulism. | Eubacteria |
| Eukaryotes that lack complex organ systems & live in wet areas. Auto/heterotroph. Slime mold, paramecium, kelp. | Protists |
| Uni/multicellular eukaryotes that absorb nutrients from organic matter. Mushrooms, morels. | Fungi |
| Multicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotic organisms. Contain chloroplasts & cell walls Made of cellulose | Plants |
| Multicellular heterotrophs that have developed nervous systems. NO CELL WALLS. Multiple feeding habits. | Animals |