Biodiversity in the Ocean

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A domain of unicellular prokaryotes with cell walls, they live in extreme environments

A domain of unicellular prokaryotes with cell walls

The two-word (genus and species) naming system for organisms, like homo sapiens

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Number and variety of species living in an area

a process by which some organisms, like bacteria, use chemical energy to produce carbohydrates

The most recent individual from which two or more species are descended. Common ancestor. In Science, a common ancestor is an ancient organism from which different species have evolved.

The highest taxonomic group, it is divided into kingdoms

Animal behavior where some individuals have higher social rank and more privileges. Dominance hierarchy. In science, dominance hierarchy refers to a social structure in which individuals are ranked according to their level of authority and access to resources.

Animal behavior where some individuals have higher social rank and more privileges

a cell that has a membrane and a nucleus

The process by which waste is removed from the body. Excretion. Excretion is when your body gets rid of things it doesn't need, like pee and sweat.

When a male reproductive cell (sperm) joins with a female reproductive cell (egg)

The variety of inheritable characteristics or genes in an interbreeding population

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A process of increasing in size. Growth. In Science, growth is when living things get bigger or develop over time by adding more cells or increasing their size.

An extremophiles that thrive in high salt concentrations. halophiles. Halophiles are microorganisms that love and live in salty environments like salt flats or salty lakes.

The maintenance of the stable internal conditions in an organism

A function performed by cells and organism life activities. Life activities are the essential tasks that organisms perform to survive and grow, like eating, breathing, and moving.

the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism

A microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct. Methanogens. Methanogens are tiny organisms that create methane gas, often found in environments without oxygen like swamps or animal guts.

a very small organism that can only be seen with a microscope, like bacteria

An organism that is made up of many cells, like all animals, plants and fungi

A marine organism that can actively swim, as opposed to those moved by the current

Providing the cells of an organism with food, in a form they can use. Nutrition. Nutrition is how living things get the energy and nutrients needed for growth and maintenance.

Tiny microscopic organisms that float or drift in water

all the organisms of the same species living in the same area

A cell without a nucleus and other organelles, like bacteria

Maintaining of homeostasis. regulation. Regulation is the process by which living organisms control their internal conditions to stay balanced and healthy.

The use of oxygen by cells to break down food, and release carbon dioxide and energy

anything that causes an organism to react

The scientific classification and naming of organisms

An organism that thrives at high temperatures. Thermophiles. They are microorganisms that live and grow in extremely hot environments, like hot springs.

Distribution of materials trough cells and organism

Distribution of materials through cells and organisms. Transport. Transport is the movement of substances within a living thing to where they are needed.

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