Classification of Living Things Part 2: The Kingdoms
More Specific Classification Kingdoms are the second largest group of living things after Domains Translation: Domains are BIGGER and BROADER than Kingdoms There are 6 Kingdoms Archaebacteria Eubacteria Protists Fungi Plantae Animalia
Kingdom Archaebacteria Are in the Domain Archaea Unicellular Can be autotrophic or heterotrophic Reproduce Asexually Are not mobile (cannot move) Live in extreme places (extremophiles)
Streptococci- bacteria that gives you strep throat Kingdom Eubacteria Are in the Domain Bacteria Unicellular Can be Autotrophs or Heterotrophs Reproduce Asexually They live everywhere except extreme places The population of Eubacteria on Earth is more than the population of any other kingdom. Most Eubacteria are helpful but some cause infection Streptococci- bacteria that gives you strep throat
Kingdom Fungi All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Slime Mold All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Most fungi are multicellular, but some (like yeast) are unicellular Include yeasts, mushrooms and molds Found mostly on land Fungi are decomposers One of two kingdoms that is entirely Heterotrophic This means fungi cannot make their own food Fungi reproduce both sexually and asexually Mushrooms Lichens
Kingdom Plant All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Multi-cellular Sea Kelp All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Multi-cellular ALL plants are autotrophic. Even Venus Fly Traps use photosynthesis to supplement their diet of bugs. Most plants reproduce sexually Raspberry Vines Grasses Trees Venus Fly Trap (Carnivorous Plant)
Kingdom Animal All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Multi-cellular Heterotrophic Reproduce Sexually Includes Insects Fish Birds Reptiles Amphibians Mammals (humans are mammals)
Kingdom Protists All are in the Domain Eukaryotes Algae All are in the Domain Eukaryotes They are called the “Leftovers” because they are all very different from each other They can be animal like, plant like, or fungi like Can be unicellular and multi-cellular Can be autotrophic and heterotrophic Can reproduce sexually or asexually Diatoms Protozoa