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UNIT 4 - CONTENTS

User's guide SPEAKING OF SCIENCE   -  UNIT 4: LIFE

Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species


All living organisms are classified into groups following criteria based on evolution. The organisms in a group share characteristics such as appearance, reproduction, mobility, etc. Look at the chart on the right to see the seven levels of classification.

The basic classification of living organisms is kingdoms. There are five kingdoms.

Click on each of them below to know more.

1. ANIMAL KINGDOM

- Characteristics

- Vertebrates/Invertebrates

- Binomial nomenclature

- Dian Fossey

Crocodile

2. PLANT KINGDOMTree

- Characteristics

- Classifications of plants

- Functions

- Porto Botanical Garden

Mushrooms

3. FUNGI KINGDOM

- Characteristics

- Types of fungi

- Lourizán Forestry Research Centre

4. PROTIST KINGDOM

- Characteristics

- Types

- Charles Darwin

Evolution

5. MONERA KINGDOMBacteria

- Characteristics

- Types

- Rosalind Franklin

6. ECOSYSTEMS

- Terrestrial ecosystems

- Aquatic ecosystems

- Biodiversity

- Threats to ecosystems

- Actions to protect ecosystems