Modern Classification Mr. D
A. Domains 1. Bacteria- small, single-celled prokaryotic organisms, have a cell-wall, reproduce by fission. 2. Archaea- prokaryotes that have cell membranes, may be autotrophic, inhabit harsh environments. 3. Eukarya- all eukaryotic organisms.
B. Kingdoms 1. Eubacteria- “true bacteria,” members of domain bacteria are in this kingdom. 2. Archaebacteria- includes domain archaea.
C. Eukarya Kingdoms 3. Protista- eukaryotes that are not plants, animals, or fungi. 4. Fungi- eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that are unicellular or multicellular. Absorb their nutrients. Ex. Mushrooms, mold, mildew, etc. 5. Plantae- eukaryotic, multicellular plants. Autotrophic, photosynthetic. 6. Animalia- eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic. Develop from an embryo. Ingest other organisms.