Classification of Living Things - 9 views
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Scientists have found and described approximately 1.75 million species on Earth. Plus, new species are being discovered every day. From tiny bacteria to yeasts to starfish to blue whales, life's diversity is truly impressive! With such a diversity of life on Earth, how does one go about making sense of it all?
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Katie S on 22 Jan 13This website allows you to change the reading level. Choose the level that fits you and that you can understand.
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One way to make sense of it is by classification. Scientists put similar species into groups so that those millions of species do not seem so overwhelming. People rely on their knowledge of classification to understand what different species are like.
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Living things are divided into three groups based on their genetic similarity. The three groups are: Archaea: very ancient prokaryotic microbes. Eubacteria: More advanced prokaryotic microbes. Eukaryota: All life forms with eukaryotic cells including plants and animals These three groups are called domains
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