Taxonomy and Classification 2020

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that obtains its food from other organisms or dead organic matter.

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What group do snails, clams, and slugs belong to?

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Mollusks.

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What kingdom do prokaryotic organisms that are found everywhere belong to?

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Eubacteria.

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To which kingdom does a mosquito belong?

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Animal Kingdom.

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What is the classification for an organism illustrated in a dichotomous key that belongs to Order Araneae?

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Order Araneae.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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Define the term 'taxonomy'.

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

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What is the difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria are common bacteria found in various environments, while Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments and have distinct biochemistry.

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What are the main characteristics of the Animal Kingdom?

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Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic and typically have specialized tissues.

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the identification of organisms through a series of choices that lead to the correct name.