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Classification

Classification & Taxonomy

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The grouping of objects could be known as what? classification
A branch of biology where organisms are classified is known as what? Taxonomy
A person who classifies organisms is known as a what? taxonomist
Who came up with the binomial system of naming organisms? Carolus Linnaeus
The genus & species name for an organism is known as its what kind of name? scientific
What do we call organisms that do not have membrane-bound organelles? prokaryotes
What is an organism that is a prokaryote? bacteria
What do we call organisms that have membrane-bound organelles? eukaryotes
What do we call organisms that 'feed themselves"? autotrophs
What is an example of an autotroph? plants, bacteria that can live on sulfur
What is a heterotroph? an organism that must consume to survive
What are examples of heterotrophs? all animals, some protists
What are decomposers? Organisms that break down dead organisms
What are some examples of decomposers? bacteria & fungi
What are parasites? organisms that feed on living organisms
What are the 3 domains? Archaea, Bacteria & Eukarya
What are the 4 Kingdoms of the Domain Eukarya? Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, Protista
What are the 9 levels (taxons)of classification for organisms on earth? Domain, Kingdom, Division, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What kind of key is used by biologists to identify organisms? dichotomous
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Archaea & Kingdom Archaea? Bacteria (single-celled), some autotrophic & some heterotrophic, decomposers, some with flagella, found in extreme environments
What are examples of Archaebacteria? Halococcus (salt-loving) or methanogens, or archaebacteria near hydrothermal vents (hot water)
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Bacteria & Kingdom Bacteria? Bacteria (single-celled), most heterotrophic & some autotrophic, decomposers, some have flagella, abundant in most environments, not extreme environments
What are examples of organisms in the Kingdom Bacteria? E. coli & staphylococcus
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Protista - algae? Algae are both multi- & single-celled, autotrophic, some can move from place to place & are found in moist conditions.
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Protista - protozoans? Protozoans are single-celled, heterotrophic, can move from place to place, & found in moist conditions.
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Protista - slime molds? Slime molds are both multi- & single celled, heterotrophs, decomposers, can move in the slime mold stage & are in moist conditions.
What are the 3 types of protists? Algae (plant-like), Protozoans (animal-like), & Slime molds (fungus-like)
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Fungi? Most are multi-celled, yeast are single-celled, heterotrophs, decomposers, are NOT able to move from place to place & are in moist conditions
What are examples of fungus? mushrooms, molds, yeast, & lichens
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Plantae? Plants are multi-celled, autotrophs (some are also heterotrophs), some parasitic, can not move from place to place & in most environments
What are the 4 main types of Plants? mosses, ferns, conifers & flowering plants
What are the main characteristics of organisms that belong to Domain Eukarya & Kingdom Animalia? Multi-celled, heterotrophs, some parasitic, can move from place to place & are in most environments.
What are 2 main types of Animals? Invertebrates & vertebrates
What is phylogeny? A branch of biology that shows the relationships between organisms.
What is a cladogram? A branching diagram showing the relationship between a number of species.
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