kingdom
Taxonomic rank in the hierarchical classification of living organisms and natural objects. Either the highest rank or rank below domain, depending on the system being followed.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
arthropod
Any member of the phylum Arthropoda, these being characterised by a (usually) chitinous exoskeleton and segmented body to which jointed appendages are attached in pairs. Arthropods include the insects, crustaceans, arachnids, myriapods, and extinct trilobites, and comprise the largest phylum in the animal kingdom.
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fungi
Kingdom of eukaryotic microorganisms lacking chlorophyll and vascular tissue and possessing chitinous cell walls. Highly variable in form and includes all yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
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fungus
Any member of the kingdom Fungi.
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organism
An individual life form that can react to stimuli, reproduce, grow, and maintain homeostasis. There are five main groups, or kingdoms: prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.
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phylum
Taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class.