As you've learned, classification is always changing. Currently there are 6 Kingdoms in our classification system. We began with only two, Animalia and Plantae. Currently we also consider Protista (single celled organisms), Fungi, Bacteria, and Archaea Kingdoms in our classification system. |
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Domains are above kingdoms in the hierarchy, and are based on molecular evidence. The three domains are: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
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