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Species
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A population of organisms that are structurally similar but do have a degree of variation; those organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
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Ecotype
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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
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The natural grouping of organisms established by God.
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Natural system of classification
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A taxonomy based on characteristics such as genetic similarities are reproductive capabilities.
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Migration
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The moving of organisms from one area to another.
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Adaption
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According to evolutionists, the change of an organism that enables it to survive in a new environment.
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Taxonomy
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The science of classifying organisms.
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Artificial classification system
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A system in which is based primarily on observable characteristics.
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Monera, kingdom
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Bacteria, cyano-bacteria.
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Protista, kingdom
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Protozoans, algae.
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Fungi, kingdom
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Mushrooms, molds and yeasts.
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Plantae, kingdom
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Trees, ferns, flowers, and grains.
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Animalia, kingdom
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Worms, sponges, insects, and vertebrates.
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Bionomial nomenclature
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A system of naming organisms in which each organism is given a genus and species name.
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Genus-species name
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The scientific name for an organism.
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Varieties
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Different forms or types of organisms within a species.
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Genus
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A group of organisms that has one or more common characteristics; includes one or more species.
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Identify
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To determine the group in which an organism belongs.
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Classify
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To assign an organism to a particular classification group.
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Biological key
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An arrangement of descriptions and illustrations used to identify an organism.
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