Life on Earth

Chapter 20
Taxonomy: Imposing Order on Diversity
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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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