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Classification
Scientific Classification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Binomial Nomenclature | 2-word naming system used for living things |
| Latin | Language used in classifying organisms |
| Carl Linnaeus | Swedish scientist who created naming system |
| Prokaryotic Organism | An organism which has cells with no nucleus |
| Eukaryotic Organism | An organism that has cells with a nucleus in each |
| Dichotomous Key | A key for the classification of organisms based on a series of choices between alternative characters |