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23 Cards in this Set
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taxonomy |
The science of classifying organisms |
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Systematic |
The science of clarifying organisms |
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Artificial classification system |
A classification system based upon observable characteristics |
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Domain |
Taxonomic division above kingdom level that groups organisms based on vixenish and RNA analysis |
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Kingdom archaebacteria |
Prokaryotic, don't contain peptidoglycans, live in extreme environments, autotrophic, asexual |
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K eubacteria |
Prokaryotic, most have cell walls, contain peptidoglycans, heterotrophic, asexual |
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Protista |
Eukaryotic, have nucleus, autotrophic, asexual |
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Fungi |
Eukaryotic, nucleus, cell walls contain chitin, heterotrophic, asexually |
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Plantae |
Eukaryotic, nucleus, cell walls contain cellulose, autotrophic, sexually |
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Animilia |
Eukaryotic, nucleus, heterotrophic, sexually |
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Binomial nomenclature |
A system of naming organisms in which each organism is given a genus and species name |
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Genus-species name |
The scientific name for an organism |
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Genus |
A group of organisms that has one or more common characteristics; includes one or more species |
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Variety |
Different forms or types of organisms within a species |
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Identity |
To determine the group in which an organism belongs |
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Classify |
To assign an organism to a particular classification group |
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Biological key |
An arrangement of descriptions and illustrations used to identify an organism |
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Species |
A population of organisms that are structurally similar but do have a degree of variation; interbreed and produce fertile offspring |
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Ecotype |
A subgroup of a species that survives best in a particular environment; often will not interbreed with other ecotypes |
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Biblical kind |
the natural groupings of organisms established by god |
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Natural system of classification |
A taxonomy based on characteristics such as genetic similarities and reproductive capabilities |
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Adaption |
According to evolutionists, the change of an organism that enables it to survive in a new environment |
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Migration |
The moving of organisms from one area to another, can cause a separation of traits that the groups of organisms could be considered two different species |
