Life on Earth
Audesirk & Audesirk
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Chapter 20: At a Glance

Taxonomic Categories

The Origins of Taxonomy

Modern Criteria for Classification

The Five Kingdoms of Life

Taxonomy: An Inexact Science

Exploring Biodiversity: How Many Species Exist?

Evolutionary Connections: Classification Conundrums, or Where Shall We Put the Algae?

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Last Update - July 25, 1997

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