ShareClassify - Science Language
Classification
To put things into groups of some kind. It is usually done based on some type of similarities.
To put things into groups of some kind. It is usually done based on some type of similarities.
Classification Key
A device used to identify what group an organism or object is in. Most use a two choice system where you answer yes or no to each question to arrive at the correct group.
A device used to identify what group an organism or object is in. Most use a two choice system where you answer yes or no to each question to arrive at the correct group.
Kingdom
The largest of the classification groupings. Currently scientists have identified five kingdoms: plant, animal, protist, yeast and monera.
The largest of the classification groupings. Currently scientists have identified five kingdoms: plant, animal, protist, yeast and monera.
Organism
Any living thing.
Any living thing.
Species
The smallest of the classification groupings. Any group of organisms that share common genetic information. Members of a species are capable of breeding and producing offpring that can also reproduce.
The smallest of the classification groupings. Any group of organisms that share common genetic information. Members of a species are capable of breeding and producing offpring that can also reproduce.
