Classification and Taxonomy

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What is the Kingdom Protista?

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A diverse group of unicellular or multicellular organisms that are plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like, typically found in damp or wet environments.

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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves.

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Which level of classification has organisms that share the most characteristics?

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Family.

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What defines the Kingdom Fungi?

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Eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular, often acting as decomposers or parasites.

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What happens to the variety of organisms as you move down the classification pyramid?

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The variety of organisms decreases.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is a genus?

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A group of closely related species.

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What is the highest level of classification?

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Kingdom.

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What are eukaryotic organisms?

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Organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.