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Classification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | The division of organisms into groups, or classes, based on specific characteristics. |
| Archaebacteria | A kingdom made up of bacteria that live in extreme environments. |
| Fungi | A kingdom made up of non green, eukaryotic organisms that have no means of movement, reproduce by using spores. |
| Taxonomy | The science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms. |
| Eubacteria | A kingdom that contains all prokaryotes except archaebacteria. |
| Plantae | A kingdom made up of complex, multicellular organisms that are usually green, have cell walls made of cellulose. |
| Dichotomous key | An aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions. |
| Protista | A kingdom of mostly one- celled eukaryotic organisms that are different from plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. |
| Animalia | A kingdom made up of complex, multi- cellular organisms that lack cell walls, can usually move around. |