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Classification the division of organisms into groups, or classes based on specific characteristics.
Taxonomy the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms.
Binomial nomenclature a two name naming system of animals, plants, fungi, and other organisms.
Genus the first name in a scientific name of an animal.
Species the second name in a scientific name of an animal.
Dichotomous key an aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions.
Archaea in a modern taxonomic system, a domain made up of prokaryotes that differ from other prokaryotes in the makeup of their cell walls and in their genetics; this domain aligns with the kingdom Archaebacteria.
Bacteria in a modern taxonomic system, a domain made up of prokaryotes that differ from other prokaryoes in the makeup of their cell walls and in their genetics; this domain aligns with the traditional kingdom Eubacteria.
Eukarya in a modern taxonomic system, a domain made up of all eukaryotes; this domain aligns with the traditional kingdoms Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
Protista a kingdom of mostly one-celled eukaryotic organisms that aere different from plants, animals, and fungi.
Fungi a kingdom made up of nongreen, eukaryotic organisms that have no means of movement, reproduce by using spores, and get food by breaking down substances in their surroundings and absorbing the nutrients.
Plantae a kingdom made up of complex, multicelluar organisms that are usually green, have cell walls made of celluose, cannot move around, and use the sun's energy to make sugar by photosynthesis.
Animalia a kingdom made of complex, multicelluar organisms that lack cell walls, can move around, and respond quickly to their environment.
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