Classification Flashcards
the division of organisms into groups, or classes, based on specific characteristics
Classification
the science of describing, naming, and classifying organisms
Taxonomy
kingdom
Kingdom
backbone
Phylum
mammal, bird, fish
Class
carnivore,
Order
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Family
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Genus
a group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring
Species
a kingdom made up of complex, multicellular organisms that lack wall cells, can usually move around, and quickly respond to their environment
Animalia
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Chordata
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Mammalia
a type of mammal characterised by opposable thumbs and binocular vision
Primate
a type of primate characterised by bipedalism, relatively long lower limbs, and lack of tail
Hominid
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Linnaeus
an aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions
Dichotomous Key
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Domain
a kingdom made up of bacteria that live in extreme environments
Archaebacteria
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Bacteria
a kingdom of mostly one-celled eukaryotic organisms that are different from plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi
Protista
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
Fungi
a kingdom made up of complex, multicellular organisms that are usually green, have cell walls made of cellulose, cannot move around, and use the sun’s energy to make sugar by photosynthesis
Plantae
