Biological classification

Introduction to classification

Classification characteristics

Domains of life 

Life can be divided in three domains 

-bacteria

-Archaea

-eukarya

Kingdoms

There are 6 kingdoms in the domains:

Kingdom characteristics

Organisms are placed in kingdom based on:

-Number of cells 

-Cell organization: simple (no nucleus) or complex (with nucleus)

-ability to make food

Example: multicellular organism

Example :unicellular organism