biological classification
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What is biological classification?
The process by which scientists group living organisms based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
What is taxonomy?
The science of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics.
What are the main hierarchical rank ??
The main hierarchical ranks in the Linnaean system, from broadest to most specific, are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
What is Kingdom Monera?
Kingdom Monera comprises prokaryotic organisms, which are single-celled organisms that lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are distinct from eukaryotic organisms which have a true nucleus.