Vocabulary Term Details

Kingdom (taxa)

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_%28taxonomy%29)

In biology, kingdom (Latin: regnum, pl. regna) is a taxonomic rank, which is either the highest rank or in the more recent three-domain system, the rank below domain. Kingdoms are divided into smaller groups called phyla (in zoology) or divisions in botany. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
regnum

Approved Date
20-Dec-2012

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