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Classification Vocab
Classification Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 , and get food by breaking down substances in their surroundings and absorbing the nutrients. |
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 , cannot move around , and use the sun's energy to make sugar by photosynthesis. |
Dichotomous key | An aid that is used to identify organisms that can 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 walls, can usually move around , and quickly respond to their environment |