Characteristics of

Different Taxon
Domain
Archaea

ancient forms of bacteria that were originally grouped under the kingdom Moneria (now
defunct) as Archaeabacteria

Prokaryotic

single-celled

Many are extremophiles (i.e., methanogens)

BACTERIA
Includes all other bacteria that are not included in Archaea
Prokaryotic
Gain energy by being phototrophs, litotrophs, or organotrophs
Mostly do not cause disease
Play beneficial roles by producing antibiotics
Most bacteria cause disease by producing exotoxins
EUKARYA
Eukaryotic organisms
Associated with the four kingdoms: Plantae, Protista, Animalia, and Fungi
Kingdom
ARCHAEABACTERIA
Single-celled
Thrive in extremely hot boiling water
Some also live in very salty environments
EUBACTERIA
Single-celled
Very common and well-known as parasites like streptococci
However, these also produce many antibiotics, vitamins, and yogurt
FUNGI
Multi-celled
Do not produce their own foods as plants do
PROTISTA
Single-celled but more complex than single-celled bacteria
Any microscopic organisms that do not fall into bacterial, fungi, plant, or animal kingdom
PLANTAE
Multi-celled
Autotrophs
Second largest with over 25,000 known species
ANIMALIA
Multi-celled
Heterotrophs
Largest kingdom
Phylum

have certain structures as Pharyngeal slit, dorsal nerve cord,

notochord, and post-anal tail.
Class
MAMMALIA
Homoiothermous, remain a constant body temperature
Hairy
Have mammary gland
Have oil glands and sweat glands
Respiration is by lungs
Order
PRIMATES
Have prehensile hands and feet, and most have 5 digits on these appendages
Have flexible and limber shoulders and hip joints
Also possess a clavicle, or collarbone
Family
HOMINIDAE
Hair instead of fur
Opposable thumbs
A high level of intelligence
Binocular vision