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The two kingdoms in the original system defined by Carl Linnaeus in 1735:
- Animalia (animal)
- Vegetabilia (vegetable or plant)
It was originally based upon morphology and other physical characteristics. Modern scientists have altered the classification to a new system of six kingdoms based upon modern science's ability to better compare and define the genetic structures of living things. A new rDNA comparison analysis led to the development of the three domain and six kingdom classification.
Before the current six kingdom system, Linnaeus' two kingdom system was expanded to five in 1969 by Robert Whittaker. Called the binomial nomenclature, it is no longer in use:
- Animalia (animal)
- Plantae (plant)
- Fungi (fungi)
- Protista (comprised by various one-celled animals)
- Monera
The modern classification uses the following six Kingdoms:
- Protista
- Animalia
- Fungi
- Plantae
- Archaebacteria
- Eubacteria
Monera was split into the Kingdoms above listed as #5 and #6.
The modern system has also expanded to three domains instead of the original two:
- Archaea
- Prokarya
- Eukarya
Potential future systems of classification:
Modern scientific technologies have aided the design of the newest classification of six Kingdoms using gene sequencing, and it is predicted that eventually the system may expand to as many as 30 or more Kingdoms.
See related questions below for additional information on taxonomy.
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What traits are used to classify organisms?
Color, size, extremities, where they live, how they move Most of the determinations of how to classify were done by male scientists. Some female scientist did some other classification of some plants that were different from the typical male classification and that were very reasonable. So then there were two ways to classify. In one, these two are closest, but in the other those two are closest. Which shows us that classification of species is somewhat dependent on who does it. Don't ask my cat.
Monera is split into which two kingdoms?
Monera is a kingdom that contains unicellular life. It is split into the two domains of Archaea and Bacteria.
The two-word system for naming organisms is called?
Binomial Nomenclature. In other words, using an organisms Genus and Species to classify them into categories.
How did Linnaeus break organisms into groups-the groups were based on what?
BoBert took the fouled and bones and bobbed it I luv u carol
How is DNA used to help classify organisms?
DNA contains specific physical characteristics unique to the person to which the DNA belongs. This information helps classify organisms, by type. All sorts of traits are used to classify organisms, but DNA is the best way.
The two kingdom used to classify bacteriaarte the?
The two kingdoms that are used to classify bacteria are archaebacteria and eubacteria.
The discovery of what made it clear that Linneaus's two kingdoms could not be used to classify all organisms?
The two kingdom model placed everything in either animal of plant kingdoms. The discovery of fungi challenged this, as they had features of both kingdoms.
Only two kingdoms were used thirty years ago to classify living things. How many kingdoms are used today?
Six.AnimaliaPlantaeFungiProtistaArchaeaand Bacteria
What two kingdoms classify a liverwort?
plant
The more classification levels that two organisms share?
The more classification levels two organisms share, the more closely related they are in terms of evolutionary history. Organisms that share many classification levels are likely to be more similar in terms of genetics, anatomy, and behavior.
How would you remember the six kingdoms used to classify living things?
The six kingdoms used to classify living things are plants, animals, protists, fungi, archaebacteria, and eubacteria. A way to remember these kingdoms is to memorize the first two letters of each kingdom, such as 'pl-an-pr-fu-ar-eu'.
What are two traits used to classify organisms into each domain?
if they reproduce sexually or asexually
What are three types of information scientists use to classify organisms into five kingdoms?
There are many types of information used by modern taxonomists to classify organisms. Two types of information used for this purpose include whether the organism has a present backbone or not; and the body covering of the organism such as fur, feathers, skin, hair, etc..
Which two fields of study provide the core information that is used to classify organisms?
morphology and biochemistry
What two things are required to classify an organisms?
Morphology and taxonomy are used to classify organisms and now DNA studies are part of it.
In which two kingdoms do you find one-celled organisms?
One-celled organisms are referred to as prokaryotic and are less developed. The two kingdoms that have one-celled organisms are Eubacteria and Archaebacteria.
What are two goals of the system used to classify organisms?
I think its To show accurate relationships between types of organisms and to group them into Linnaean categories
