CLassification and Taxonomy

Front

What is the Animal Kingdom?

Back

The Animal Kingdom is a classification of living organisms that are multicellular, eukaryotic, and heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by consuming other organisms.

Front

What is the Protista Kingdom?

Back

The Protista Kingdom includes mostly unicellular organisms that have a nucleus and can be either autotrophic (like algae) or heterotrophic (like protozoa). They are often found in aquatic environments.

Front

What defines the Fungi Kingdom?

Back

The Fungi Kingdom consists of eukaryotic organisms that are mostly multicellular, heterotrophic, and play a crucial role as decomposers or parasites.

Front

What is a taxonomic group?

Back

A taxonomic group is a category used in biological classification to organize living organisms based on shared characteristics.

Front

What is the highest taxonomic rank?

Back

The highest taxonomic rank is the Kingdom, which groups together organisms that share fundamental traits.

Front

What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Back

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

Front

What does heterotrophic mean?

Back

Heterotrophic refers to organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

Front

What is the Plantae Kingdom?

Back

The Plantae Kingdom includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are primarily autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.

Front

What is an example of a unicellular organism?

Back

An example of a unicellular organism is an amoeba, which is a type of protozoa found in water.

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem and supporting plant growth.