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Vocabulary

Austin Keeling

TermDefinition
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 the system of nomenclature in which two terms are used to denote a species of living organism, the first one indicating the genus and the second the specific epithet.
Genus a principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family, and is denoted by a capitalized Latin name
Specific Epithet the second element in the Latin binomial name of a species, which follows the generic name and distinguishes the species from others in the same genus.
Family A taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms between genus and order.
Order A taxonomic rank used in classifying organisms, generally below the class, and comprised of families sharing a set of similar nature or character
Class A taxonomic group comprised of organisms that share a common attribute. It is further divided into one or more orders.
Phylum A taxonomic rank at the level below Kingdom and above Class in biological classification, especially of animals.
Division A taxon at the rank of division. The second highest taxonomic classification for the kingdoms Plantae and fungi, between kingdom level and class level.
Kingdom In biology, kingdom is a taxonomic rank that is composed of smaller groups called phyla.
Archebacteria Prokaryotes that live harsh areas like hot springs and swamps
Eubacteria Prokaryotes with strong cell walls
Protists Eukaryote that lack complex organ structures and live in wet areas
Fungus Uni/Multicellular eukaryote that absorbs nutrients from organic matter
Plants Multicellular, photosynthetic, eukaryotic
Animals Multicellular heterotrophs
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