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classification/Kingdoms🐸
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classification | grouping of things according to similar characteristics |
| taxonomy | science of classification |
| Taxonomist | the scientists |
| aristotle (350 BC) | propose the first classification system |
| Linnaeus (1700's) | developed the classification system used today |
| genus | capitalized |
| species | lowercase |
| Binomial nomenclature | two part naming system ; scientific name |
| unicellular | organism made up of only one cell EX: Bacteria |
| multicellular | organism made up of more than one cell EX: animals |
| scientific names | genus + species |
| autotroph | an organism that makes its own food |
| heterotroph | an organism that gets energy from other sources |