5 Questions
What is the process called when groups and sub-groups of animals are formed depending upon their similarities and differences?
Animal classification
What is the estimated number of animal species on earth according to recent studies?
7 million
Which kingdom consists of unicellular organisms?
Monero
How are plants and animals mainly classified?
Based on their habitat
What did the study of plant classification help us understand?
The diversity of plants around us
Study Notes
Classification of Living Organisms
- The process of grouping and sub-grouping animals based on their similarities and differences is called classification.
Biodiversity on Earth
- Recent studies estimate that there are approximately 8.7 million animal species on earth.
Kingdom Monera
- The kingdom Monera consists of unicellular organisms.
Classification of Plants and Animals
- Plants and animals are mainly classified based on their characteristics, morphology, and evolutionary relationships.
Significance of Plant Classification
- The study of plant classification has helped us understand the evolutionary relationships between different plant species, as well as their adaptations to different environments.
Test your knowledge of the classification criteria for living organisms, including monerans, unicellular and multicellular organisms, plants, fungi, and animals. Fill in the chart with the correct kingdoms for each category.
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