LAB: Classification of Living Things

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LAB: Classification of Living Things

Directions: Using the Neo Science cards provided figure out which kingdom each organism belongs to. We will be using card numbers one through thirteen. You must read the kingdom characteristics and use the dichotomous key provided. Fill in the chart.

KINGDOM ARCHAEBACTERIA

*Cell(s) without a nucleus.

*Makes own food from chemicals.

*Body form: single cells; rod-shaped, spherical, or irregular in shape.

*Found only in extreme environments: extremely hot temperatures, extremely salty water, or environments without oxygen.

*Reproduces only by asexual means.

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KINGDOM EUBACTERIA

*Cell(s) without a nucleus.

*Motile OR non-motile.

*Makes it’s own food OR feeds on others.

*Body form: single cells, cells in chains, groups, or slender threads.

*Reproduces only by asexual means.

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KINGDOM FUNGI

*Body made up of many cells, each having a nucleus.

*Non-motile.

*Gets food from others by absorbing nutrients found outside its cells.

*Body made up of a system of thread-like structures called “hyphae”.

*Reproduces by either asexual or sexual means.

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KINGDOM PROTISTA

*Cell(s) with a nucleus.

*Motile OR non-motile.

*Makes its own food OR feeds on others—many switch from one feeding method to the other.

*Great variety in body form: single cells, groups of like cells; thread-like chains of cells.

*Reproduces by either asexual or sexual means.

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KINGDOM PLANTAE

*Body structure made up of many cells, each having a nucleus.

* Most with fluid-transporting tissues.

* Organs present—roots, stems and leaves.

* Non-motile.

* Makes its own food from the energy in sunlight (photosynthesis)
* Reproduces by either asexual or sexual means.

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KINGDOM ANIMALIA

*Body structure made up of many cells, each having a nucleus.

*Most with tissues and organs.

*Most are motile.

*Cannot make its own food – all feed on others.

*Reproduces by either asexual or sexual means.

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