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Classification

TermDefinition
Classification The process of grouping things based on their similarities
Carl Linnaeus "Father of Taxonomy" established his classification of living things; famous for animal naming system of binomial nomenclature
Bionomial nomenclature Classification system in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name
Scientific name genus and species
Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
Classification levels Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Animalia kingdom of multicellular eukaryotic heterotrophs whose cells do not have cell walls
Plantae Kingdom of multicellular photosynthetic autotrophs that have cell walls containing cellulose
Fungi A kingdom made up of nongreen, 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
Protista eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae
Monera one celled organism with no distinct nucleus
Species A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
Features used to classify organisms Physical features, Reproductive strategies, Molecular sequencing
Dichotomous key guide designed to identify organisms, uses pairs of observable traits as checklist to pinpoint organisms
Common names For many species, there are often regional differences in their
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