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What is Taxonomy, and what do scientists use it for?
Taxonomy is a system of classification ,and scientists use the system to help us categorize organisms so we can more easily communicate biological information.
Who created the Great Chain of Being?
Aristotle created the idea of the Great Chain of Being.
How does bacteria reproduce?
Binary fission most bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission. The cell duplicates its DNA and then splits into two identical "daughter" cells.
What is fungi?
The nongreen organisms that reproduce from spores and absorb food.
What is a(n) botanist?
a scientist who studies plants.
What is Bacteria?
Single celled organisms without a nucleus. Also only have one cell.
Who created Binomial Nomenclature?
Carolus Linnaeus (also known as Carl von Linné) created the binomial system of nomenclature, a formal system for naming species with a two-part Latinized name: the genus and the specific epithet. His 1753 publication, Species Plantarum, established this system that provides a universal, clear language for biologists worldwide, replacing confusing common names.
How many domains are there?
The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
what is a species?
a group of organisms that can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring
What is a(n) eukaryote?
an organism composed of one or more cells containing a visible nucleus.
What is Archaea?
Single celled organism that often live in extreme environments.
What is the use of binomial nomenclature?
Binomial nomenclature helps us classify and organize animals , plants, organisms and other things!
What is a Prokaryotes?
They are simpler, older, and do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria is an example.
What is a(n) archaea?
A prokaryotic unicellular organisms belonging to the domain Archaea,
What is a(n) lichen?
an organism formed by symbolic relationships between a fungus and an alga or a cyanobacterium.
What is Eukarya?
Organisms with cells that have a nucleus, including plants, animals, fungi, and protist.
What is in domain Bacteria and Archaea?
Bacteria has cyanobacteria and bacteria where Archaea has only bacterialike.
What is the order of the Great Chain of Being?
Spiritual beings
Humans
Animals
Plants
Nonliving things.
What is a(n) Bacteria?
a prokaryotic unicellular organisms belonging to the domain Bacteria.
What is a(n) protist?
A eukaryotic organism that cannot be classified as a fungi, a plant, or an animal.
What is Binomial Nomenclature?
It is the system of giving each species a two part scientific name.
What is in domain eukarya?
Animalia, plantea, protista, fungi
What are the levels of taxonomy are there and what are their names.
Domain,Kingdom,Phylum, Class,Order Family, Genus, Species
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What is a(n) prokaryote?
a unicellular microorganism that lacks distinct nucleus.
what is a(n) zoologist?
a scientist who studies animals.