Classification Vocab Flashcards
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Gets energy from sunlight, like plants or algae
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Autotrophs
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Chemical reactions that build up or break down molecules
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Metabolism
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Gets energy by eating and absorbing food, like fungi and animals
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Heterotrophs
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The science of naming and classifying organisms
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Taxonomy
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A group of organisms in a classification system
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Taxon
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Includes one or more physically similar species that are thought to be closely related
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Genus
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A group of organisms that can interbreed and have fertile offspring
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Species
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Two parts used in a scientific name
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Genus and species
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A tool used to identify organisms, organized into pairs of opposing statements, and follow the true statement to the next step until you get to the name of the organism
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Dichotomous Key
