explain me about the five kingdoms of biodiversity
Asked by NAGENDRAN PRITHVI RAJA
| 18th Nov, 2010,
08:14: PM
Expert Answer:
Dear Student,
The five kingdoms of biodiversity include-
KINGDOM:
CHARACTERISTICS:
EXAMPLES:
Monera
single-celled; prokaryotic
bacteria; blue-green algae
Protista
single-celled; eukaryotic
ameoba; paramecium; euglena
Plantae
multicellular; eukaryotic
moss; ferns; pines; flowering plants
Animalia
multicellular; autotrophic
hydra; sponges; worms; insects; frogs; reptiles; birds; mammals
Fungi
multicellular; heterotrophic
mushrooms; bread mold
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KINGDOM: |
CHARACTERISTICS: |
EXAMPLES: |
| Monera | single-celled; prokaryotic | bacteria; blue-green algae |
| Protista | single-celled; eukaryotic | ameoba; paramecium; euglena |
| Plantae | multicellular; eukaryotic | moss; ferns; pines; flowering plants |
| Animalia | multicellular; autotrophic | hydra; sponges; worms; insects; frogs; reptiles; birds; mammals |
| Fungi | multicellular; heterotrophic | mushrooms; bread mold |
We hope that clarifies your query.
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Answered by
| 20th Nov, 2010,
11:18: PM
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