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Classification
5 kingdoms
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Science
12th Grade
01/12/2006

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Term
binomial nomenclature
Definition
two-name technique used for labeling organisms
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Carolus Linnaeus
Definition
person who developed the classification system we use today
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taxon
Definition
group of organisms that share similar characteristics
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Monera
Definition
kingdom that includes one-celled prokaryotes
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kingdom
Definition
the largest taxon that share common characteristics
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classification
Definition
a way of organizing or categorizing objects
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Aristotle
Definition
person who came up with classification system
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Plantae
Definition
kingdom which includes bushes, trees, moss, and ferns
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class
Definition
taxon that breaks organisms down into mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds
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Protista
Definition
kingdom made up of tiny pond and ocean creatures
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fungi
Definition
kingdom made up of decomposers, like mushrooms
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Animalia
Definition
kingdom includes cats, elephants, fish, and people
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genus
Definition
taxon that contains groups of animals that can breed with each other
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species
Definition
most specific unit of scientific classification
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