| A | B |
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| binomial nomenclature | two part naming system |
| kingdom | largest group |
| classify | to put into groups |
| dichotomous key | used to identify organisms |
| genus | group of similar species |
| taxonomy | science of classification |
| species | group so closely related that they can mate and reproduce |
| phylum | what kingdoms are divided into |
| class | what phyla are divided into |
| order | what classes are divided into |
| families | what orders are divided into |
| prokaryote | no organized nucleus or membranes around organelles |
| eukaryote | have nucleus and membranes around organelles |
| organelle | part of a cell |
| monera | kingdom with bacteria and cyanobacteria |
| protist | kingdom with protozoans |
| fungi | kingdom with mushrooms, yeast and molds |
| phylogeny | evolutionary history |
| scientific name | genus and species name |
| species diversity | variety of plants and animals |
