Classification of Living Things Vocabulary

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What is the level of classification that comes after family?

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Genus

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What kingdom is made up of nongreen, eukaryotic organisms that have no means of movement, reproduce by using spores, and get food by breaking down substances in their surroundings?

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Fungi

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What kingdom consists of complex, multicellular organisms that are usually green, have cell walls made of cellulose, and use photosynthesis?

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Plantae

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

How many different kingdoms are there in the classification of living things?

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Six

Front

What does the term 'Classification' mean?

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To organize: put in different groups.

Front

What is the basic unit of classification in biology?

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Species

Front

What is the highest level of classification in the biological hierarchy?

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Domain

Front

What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What is the main characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Animalia?

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They are multicellular and can move around.