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classification/Kingdoms🐸
Term | Definition |
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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 |