Classification & 6 Kingdoms

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What is the most specific level of classification?

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Species

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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that can mate with each other and produce fertile offspring.

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Eukaryotes that are heterotrophic and have cell walls made of chitin are _______________.

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Fungi

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Which organisms can you find living in extreme places such as salt lakes, hot springs and deep sea trenches?

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Archaea

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What is the highest level of classification?

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Domain

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, Eubacteria

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What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To help identify organisms based on a series of choices that lead to the correct name.

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What type of organisms are classified under the kingdom Plantae?

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Multicellular, autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

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What is the main difference between Archaea and Eubacteria?

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Archaea are often found in extreme environments and have unique biochemistry, while Eubacteria are more common and have different cell wall structures.

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What is the classification level that comes after Family?

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Genus