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Classification (13Q)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unicellular | Organisms made of only ONE cell |
| heterotrophs | Organisms that have to consume other organisms for energy |
| taxonomy | The science of organizing, naming, and classifying organisms |
| binomial nomenclature | Two-name naming of an organism using the genus and species |
| eukaryotes | Organisms whose cells each have a nucleus |
| autotrophs | Organisms that make their own food/energy through photosynthesis |
| species | The most SPECIFIC level of classification; only one type of organism |
| prokaryotes | Organisms whose cells DO NOT each have a nucleus |
| cladogram | A branching diagram that shows evolutionary relationships |
| mulitcellular | Organisms made of MANY cells |
| Carolus Linnaeus | The scientist who developed our modern system of classification |
| domain | The most GENERAL level of classification; contains LOTS of organisms |
| dichotomous key | A series of paired statements that help to identify an unknown organism |