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Virus' are not living - they cannot exist outside a living organism, and therefore cannot be classified in the same way as other organisms
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoA virus isn't put into one of the 5 kingdoms because they cannot reproduce without a host cell. The five kingdoms are for living things and a virus isn't living since it doesn't reproduce.
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∙ 13y agoViruses are not included in the kingdom of life because there has been much debate as to whether viruses are actually 'alive' or 'living'.
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Are viruses part of the Fungi kingdom?
No, viruses are a part of the kingdom eaubacteria.
What are the smallest microbes in the protist kingdom?
Viruses are the smallest microbes in the protist kingdom.
What isn't in the animal kingdom?
plants, fungi, bacteria, unicellular organisms
In what kingdom would you find a virus?
Since viruses aren't currently considered to be fully alive, they are not part of the traditional Kingdom-Phylum-etc. taxonomic rankings. They use a parallel classification system, which starts at the level of Order and continues down to Species. Please see the related link below.
Why arent virises classified into a kingdom?
Viruses are not classified into any of the kingdoms because they cannot live outside of a host cell (they depend on the host cell's DNA to reproduce and undergo metabolic reactions within it).
Are viruses part of the Fungi kingdom?
No, viruses are a part of the kingdom eaubacteria.
Do viruses have a place in the animal kingdom?
No, because viruses aren't alive.
Does viruses have their own kingdom?
yes
Why are viruses not classified into any five kingdom?
Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive.
What are the smallest microbes in the protist kingdom?
Viruses are the smallest microbes in the protist kingdom.
Why virus is denied as kingdom?
Virus do not show any cellular organization,so they cannot be classified as a kingdom.
What human rights are denied women in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia?
Dogs and animals and Bush and Lesbian sleep this right is denied in there.
What kingdoms are viruses in?
Viruses are not considered to be part of any of the traditional biological kingdoms (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, etc.). They are typically classified in a separate group known as the kingdom Viruses or under domain as Obligate Intracellular Parasites.
Will the united kingdom embassy inform you if your visa is denied?
Yes - they will usually write and detail the reason(s) why your visa has been denied
Should viruses be excluded from the 5 kingdom classification system?
Yes, viruses are not considered living organisms because they lack the ability to carry out essential life processes on their own, such as metabolism and reproduction. Therefore, they are typically not included in traditional classification systems like the five-kingdom system.
Is their a microbe kingdom?
Scientists have classified microbes into different kingdoms based on their characteristics. The five-kingdom classification system includes the Kingdom Monera, which comprises most microbes like bacteria. However, advancements in microbiology have led to the recognition of additional microbial groups beyond traditional kingdom classifications.
What kingdom is virus under?
Viruses do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life.
