Classification Notes
Why do scientists use a classification system?
Carolus Linnaeus:
Taxonomy:
Organisms are classified based on:
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7 major classification taxa (from largest to smallest)
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Remember this silly sentence:
Cell Types
Prokaryote:
Eukaryote:
Mode of obtaining energy:
Autotroph
Heterotroph
Organisms are classified into 6 different kingdoms.
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