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| The science of defining, organizing, and naming organisms based on their characteristics. |
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| A subgroup of the family. It makes up the first part of an organism's scientific name. |
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| A subdivision of a genus. It makes up the second part of an organism's scientific name. |
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| A two-part naming system to classify organisms developed by Carolus Linaeus. It is made up of the genus name and species name of the organism. |
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| A unicellular organism made up of a cell that lacks a nuclear membrane and any organelles. |
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| An organism with one or more cells that have a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and have membrane bound organelles. |
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| A domain of microscopic organisms that live in extreme environments. |
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| A domain of unicellular organisms. |
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| a domain of organisms that have eukaryotic cells. |
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| The process by which an animal regulates and maintain body temperature. |
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