Taxonomy and Classification The Six Kingdoms. Archaebacteria.
Major Characteristics of the Six Kingdoms
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Major Characteristics
of the Six Kingdoms
Six Kingdoms
• Archaebacteria
• Eubacteria
• Protista
• Fungi
• Plantae
• Animalia
Archaebacteria
Cell Type:
• Prokaryotes
• Prokaryotes – no bound organelles, “pro” means first
Eubacteria
Cell Type:
• Prokaryotes
Protista
Cell Type:
• Eukaryotes
Fungi
Cell Type:
• Eukaryotes
Plantae
Cell Type:
• Eukaryotes
Animalia
Cell Type:
• Eukaryotes
Archaebacteria
Cell Structures: • No nucleus, no
membrane bound structures
• Cell membrane contains lipid not found in other organisms
Eubacteria
Cell Structure:
• No nucleus
• Have cells walls made up of peptidoglycan
Protista
Cell Structures:
• Cell membrane
• Well defined nucleus
• Membrane bound organelles
Fungi
Cell Structures: • Have a nucleus and mitochondria
• No chloroplasts• Cell wall of chitin
Plantae
Cell Structures:
• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• Cell wall
• Chloroplasts
Animalia
Cell Structures:
• Nucleus
• Cell membrane
• No cell wall
• No chloroplasts
Archaebacteria
Body Form:
• Unicellular
Eubacteria
Body Form:
• Unicellular
• Colonies (groups)
Protista
Body Form: • Mostly unicellular
• Some multicellular (colonies)
Fungi
Body Form:
• Unicellular
• Multicellular
Plantae
Body Form:
• Multicellular
Animalia
Body Forms:
• Multicellular
Archaebacteria
Nutrition:
• Autotrophic– Chemosynthetic
Eubacteria
Nutrition:
• Autotrophic
• Heterotrophic
Protista
Nutrition:
• Autotrophic
• Heterotrophic–Symbiotic (living together and one is benefiting)
Fungi
Nutrition:
• Heterotrophic– Decomposers
– Symbiotic
Plantae
Nutrition:
• Autotrophic– Photosynthetic
Animalia
Nutrition:
• Heterotrophic
ArchaebacteriaSpecial Adaptations:
• Methanogens
• Halophiles
• Thermophiles
• Chemosynthetic
EubacteriaSpecial Adaptations: • Nitrogen fixing• Found in most
habitats• Aerobic or
anaerobic types• Conjugation
ProtistaSpecial Adaptations: • Fungi-like molds and
mildews• Plant-like algae with
alternation of generations (spores vs. gametes)
• Animal-like protozoans, some with pseudopodia, conjugation, cysts, or spores
FungiSpecial Adaptations: • Most reproduce with
spores (sexually or asexually)
• Extracellular digestion
• Feeding relationships
PlantaeSpecial Adaptations: • In most habitats• Sexual reproduction
(spores or seeds)• Alternation of
generations• Photosynthetic• Roots/stems/leaves/ cuticle
AnimaliaSpecial Adaptations: • Find or capture
food• Fat for food
storage• Specialized cells• Adapted to
environment
Archaebacteria
Examples:
• Methanogens
• Halophiles
• Thermophiles
Eubacteria
Examples:
• Rhizobium
• E. coli
• Salmonella
Protista
Examples:
• Euglena
• Amoeba
• Volvox
• Paramecium
• Diatoms
Fungi
Examples:
• Yeasts
• Molds
• Mushrooms
• Lichens
• Penicillium
Plantae
Examples:
• Mosses
• Ferns
• Flowering plants
• Seaweeds
• Trees
Animalia
Examples:
• Gemsbok
• Dogs
• Cats
• Humans