BRAINCAKETaxonomy
Taxonomy is the process of organising groups of species into a hierarchical classification systems.
A domain is the highest taxonomic rank.
There are three domains: Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya.
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Key terms in this lesson
- species
- A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
- classification
- The organisation of living organisms into groups based on their similarities and differences.
More in Biodiversity
- A Species
- Binomial System of Naming
- Courtship Behaviour
- Classification
- Domain
- Kingdoms
- Phylogeny
- Index of Diversity
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