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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | Grouping of objects or info. Based on similarities. |
| Taxonomy | Branch of biology that groups and names organisms based on studies of their different characteristics |
| Binomial nomenclature | Two word naming system |
| Genus | Consists of a group of similar species. |
| Specific epithet | Describes characteristic of an organism |
| Family | Consists of group of smaller genera |
| Order | Taxon of similar families |
| Class | Taxon of similar orders |
| Phylum | Taxon of similar classes |
| Division | Used instead of phylum by plant taxonomists |
| Kingdom | Taxon of similar phyla or divisions |
| Animals | Multicellular heterotroph, developed nervous system, don't have cell walls |
| Plants | Multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryote. 250000 known species |
| Protists | Eukaryotes, lack complex organ system live in wet areas |
| Fungi | Eukaryotes that absorb nutrients from organic matter |
| Archaebacteria | Prokaryotes, live in harsh areas like hot springs/swamps. |
| Eubacteria | Prokaryotes, have strong cell walls, both auto and heterotroph. |