CLASSIFICATION

Key Words By the end of this chapter, you should be able to learn: • taxonomy • bi-nomial • monera • protoctista • fungi • bryophytes • pteridophytes • spermatophytes • arthropods • chordates • viruses • how living organisms are grouped and the reasons why. • scientific names of living things that have two parts. • identification of the characteristics and examples of organisms in kingdom monera, protoctista and fungi. • the useful and harmful effects of bacteria, and fungi. • identification of the characteristics and examples of organisms in the plant kingdom. • identification of the characteristics and examples of organisms in the animal kingdom. • how to describe viruses, give common examples, their mode of transmission, effect on infected plants or animals and their prevention.