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7th Classification
TEKS 7.14A and 7.14B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | system of grouping based on similarities and differences |
| Taxonomy | the study of how scientists classify/ group organisms based on their similarities, differences, and ancestry |
| Domain | largest grouping in the classification of organisms, above kingdom |
| Kingdom | second largest grouping in organism classification, as in the animal kingdom |
| Fungi | kingdom composed of eukaryotic, heterotrophs that can be multi or unicellular; many obtain energy and nutrients from dead organic matter; yeasts, molds, mushrooms, and other organisms |
| Animalia | kingdom of multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotrophs whose cells do not have cell walls |
| Plantae | kingdom of multicellular, eukaryotic, photosynthetic autotrophs that have cell walls |
| Protista | kingdom composed of eukaryotic, primarily unicellular, autotrophs or heterotrophs, that are not classified as plants, animals, or fungi; algae, amoeba, and euglena |
| Archaea | kingdom of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls; found in extreme environments |
| Eubacteria | kingdom of unicellular prokaryotes that have cell walls; found in any environment and include E. coli, strep, pneumonia, good bacteria in your digestive system, etc; many are very beneficial |