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vocab
Term | Definition |
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Archaebacteria | bacteria microorganisms that have one cell and live in environments that are severe, such as those that are extremely salty or hot. |
Fungi | any of a group of unicellular, multicellular, or syncytial spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools. |
Taxonomy | the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics. |
Eubacteria | a bacterium found mainly in the intestines of vertebrates and in the soil. |
Plantae | the taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct plants |
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, multicellular organisms that lack cell walls, can usually move around, and quickly respond to their environment. |
classification | the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. |