a formal system of naming species
In biology, binomial nomenclature is how species are called.
characteristics
a distinguishing feature or quality
One of the characteristics of a gifted child is their ability to solve complex puzzles.
convention
a representative party assembly to nominate candidates and adopt platforms and party rules
The national convention had the task of rebuilding after the government.
eproduction
being reproduction
The reproduction of human beings occurs in the union of an egg and a sperm.
fungi
one of the five kingdoms of animal and plant classification
Yeasts, molds, and mushrooms are examples of fungi.
genus
a type of classification
Human beings belong to the Homo Sapien genus.
hierarchical
of being arranged by order or class
John works in a very hierarchical company; he never has an opportunity to express his opinions.
kingdoms
the highest category in the classification of plants or animals
In biology, living organisms are subdivided into five major kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.
life forms
a newly discovered type of life form
The survival of the life forms will depend on its ability to replicate itself.
naturalist
a person who studies plants and animals
The naturalist at the state park leads daily hikes for over 100 people a day.
nutrients
any substance which plants or animals need in order to live and grow
The baby monkey failed to thrive because he did not receive vital nutrients from its mother.
orders
the subdivision of a class
In biology, order is the category between class and family.
organisms
any living thing, plant, or animal
Human organisms are different from other organisms in that they have a thought process.
originator
a person or thing that starts something
Charles Schulz was the originator of the famous Peanuts comic strips.
photosynthesis
the process where a plant's chloroplasts capture the sun's energy and convert it into food photosynthesis involves several complex chemical reactions.
phylum
the second category, below kingdom, in the classification of plants or animals
Human beings belong to the Chordate phylum.
prokaryotes
an organism lacking a true nucleus prokaryotes are the smallest and original inhabitants of planet earth.
protists
Any one-celled organism belonging to the kingdom Protista protists are a diverse group of organisms that cannot be classified in any of the other kingdoms; They are classified in their own kingdom.
species
a category of living things
A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of producing fertile offspring.
taxonomy
the system of classifying plants and animals
Most people view taxonomy as a rather dry field of science.
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