Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Classification Vocab

Doerre Biology 2018-2019 Classification and Taxonomy Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Domain Bacteria Made up of unicellular organisms. These are prokaryotic organisms, so they lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, but have a cell wall that contains peptidoglycan. Can survive in nearly everywhere on Earth. Many can cause infections.
Domain Archaea Unicellular organisms; prokaryotic. Contain unique lipids and lack peptidoglycan in their cell wall. Can survive in very extreme environments.
Domain Eukarya Mostly multicellular organisms, have membrane-bound organelles and nucleus. Are eukaryotic. Can be found in a variety of different environments. Classified in four kingdoms: Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia.
Binomial Nomenclature Scientific name of a specific organism, consists of the genus and species.
Kingdom Protista Very unique, often classified this way because of the large differences compared to other kingdoms. Very diverse, includes differences in appearance, mobility, reproduction, and ways of extracting food. Many are unicellular.
Kingdom Plantae Are autotrophs that photosynthesize. Have a cell wall made of cellulose. Are all multicellular. Lack mobility.
Kingdom Fungi Similar to plants, but still have many differences. Some are unicellular, while others are multicellular. Have cell walls usually made of chitin. Are heterotrophs. Absorb food through enzyme secretion, also acts as a decomposing agent.
Kingdom Animalia Are multicellular. Do not have cell walls. Are usually very mobile.
Dichotomous Key Flow chart made up of questions or paired statements about an organism. Classification by traits.
Cladogram Branched diagram that shows the evolutionary relationship between organisms. Classification by ancestry.
Nodes Places were lineage breaks off in a cladogram. The less nodes, the closer organisms are related.
Created by: D4C121
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards