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A living thing that carries out five basic life functions on its own.
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Organism
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The number of different species in an area
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Species Diversity
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A tool used in identifying an organism using a series of questions, and each question is a choice between two characteristics. The identity of an organism is determined through the process of eliminating characteristics that do not apply to it.
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Dichotomous Key
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The systematic grouping of organisms into categories on the basis of evolutionary or structural relationships between them; taxonomy.
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Classification
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The highest taxonomic rank, or the most general taxon used in classifying organisms. Presently, there are 6 that are recognized.
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Kingdom
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