Classification of Organisms

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  • Created by: kbowler12
  • Created on: 04-02-17 19:51
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  • Domain
    • Highest taxonomic rank
    • Three recognised: Bacteria, Archea, Eukarya
    • Kingdoms
      • Each domain is split into kingdoms
      • Eukarya: Protoctista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
      • Phyla
        • Their body plans are dramatically different from other phylums
        • Class
          • The diversity of each phyla allows them to be split into classes
          • Orders
            • Family
              • Genus
                • Species
                  • These are derived from the genus and is the lowest group
                • The families are split into genera
              • Each family is less different than each other
            • Classes that have more features in common

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