Underpinning the plant and animal kingdoms is a group of organisms so basic -- and alien -- as to require three separate kingdoms of its own. This program explores the realms of Monera, Protista, and Fungi, spotlighting representative classes and species along the way. Topics covered include structure, habitat, means of obtaining energy and nutrients, reproduction, movement, behavior, life cycle, and relationships with other organisms.
Underpinning the plant and animal kingdoms is a group of organisms so basic -- and alien -- as to require three separate kingdoms of its own. This program explores the realms of Monera, Protista, and Fungi, spotlighting representative classes and species along the way. Topics covered include structure, habitat, means of obtaining energy and nutrients, reproduction, movement, behavior, life cycle, and relationships with other organisms.
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 12, 2005.
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Content Note
History and Science of Taxonomy (2:57) -- Classification of Organisms (2:29) -- Characteristics of Kingdoms (3:17) -- Monera: Structure and Function (5:05) -- Kingdom Protista: Structure, Function (4:41) -- Kingdom Fungi: Structure, Function (5:08) -- Classifying Living Organisms (1:54).