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15 Cards in this Set
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Kingdom
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A taxonomic rank that is composed of smaller groups called phylum.
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Species
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The lowest taxonomic rank, and the most basic unit or category of biological classification.
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Hierarchy
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A system things ranked one above the other.
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Diversity
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The number and variety of species present in an area.
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Genus
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A taxonomic category that is below a family and above a species level.
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Phylum
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A taxonomic category that is below Kingdom and above Class.
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Class
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A taxonomic category that is below Phylum and above Order.
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Taxonomy
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The science of finding, describing, classifying, and naming organisms.
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Animalia
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All Animals. Eukaryotic cells.
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Plantae
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Cells have a cell wall and chlorophyll. Eukaroytic cells.
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Fungi
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Eukaryotic Protists including Mushrooms, Yeast and Molds
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Protista
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A Kingdom that is Eukaryotic and mostly single celled.
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Eubacteria
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Means TRUE bacteria. Incudes all bacteria except Archaebacteria.
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Archaebacteria
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One celled microorganisms that often live in extreme conditions.
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Binomial Nomenclature
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A formal system of naming species of living things.
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