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Environment

Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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Linnaeus

Biology; Biodiversity

Swedish scientist who was the first to give scientific names to plants and animals. (born: 1707 died: 1778).

multicellular

Biology; Biodiversity

Made of many cells. All living things in the kingdoms of plants and animals are multicellular.

niche

Environment; Biodiversity

The environment and conditions that a particular kind of living things need to survive.It includes a place to live, food, and protection from dangers.

organism

Biology; Biodiversity

A single form of life, such as a plant, animal, or fungus, that is able to grow or reproduce.

order

Biology; Biodiversity

One of the major groups in the classification of living things. An order is below a class and above a family.

phylum

Biology; Biodiversity

One of the major groups in the classification of living things. A phylum is below a kingdom and above a class.

rain forest

Environment; Biodiversity

A thick evergreen forest that receives a high amount of rain. Most rain forests are found in the tropics along the equator.