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What is binomial nomenclature

Binomial Nomenclature

  • also called scientific name
  • System developed by Carolus Linnacus approximately 200 years ago
  • written in Latin
  • made up of genus and species

Binomial nomenclature is the name of a species. Binomial because it's two words. For instance, for our species, Homo sapiens. A wolf would be Canis lupus, a domestic cat would be Felix felix, a horse would be Equus equus etc. They're all Latin words.
Which kingdom do single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus belong in

The Kingdom Monera contains prokaryotic organisms: the bacteria and bluegreen algae.

What is the highest subgroup for classifying organisms

Kingdom is the highest subgroup for classifying organisms.

Which of these occurs when an organism responds to external or internal stimuli

Adaption <3 :]

A species is the lowest subgroup for classifying organisms

Yes, a species is the lowest subgroup for classifying organisms.

Ooze on the ocean floor is formed from the remains of which of these

dead organisms

Which type of organism helps with decomposition

Bacteria and fungi help with decomposition.

Which type of adaptation affects the way a living thing acts

Behavorial Adaption

Which of these describes the flow of water in a definte direction

current

All life forms are categorized as plants or animals.

the answer is false because plants and animals are there own thing animals run and plants stay in one spot

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