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Science - Classifying Living Things - Ch.2


AB
classificationThe act of grouping things by using a set of rules.
kingdomThe largest group into which living things can be classified
moneranHas only one cell and has no nucleus.
protistHas only one cell and has a nucleus.
fungiHas many cells and have nuclei
genusThe second smallest group in classification
speciesThe smallest group in classification.
vertebratesAnimals which have a backbone
mammalsHave hair and produce milk for their young
reptilesHave dry, scaly skin.
amphibiansHave moist skin and no scales, begin life in water but live on land as adults.
fishVertebrates that live their entire lives in water.
birdsVertebrates with feathers.
invertebratesAnimals without a backbone.
vascular plantsPlants that have tubes.
nonvascular plantsDon't have tubes, water must soak into the plants and pass slowly from cell to cell.