Sectieoverzicht
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Leerlingen moetenAls voltooid aanduiden
Recent genetic analysis and other advancements have found that some earlier classifications do not align with the evolutionary past; therefore, changes and updates are made as new discoveries occur.
Three-domain system
Image: Emma Harrage. CC BY
Classification systems have continued to be developed by other scientists, such as Carl Woese who developed the three-domain system. This is based on evidence now available from chemical analysis.
The updated system divides organisms into:
Archaea (primitive bacteria usually living in extreme environments)
Bacteria (true bacteria)
Eukaryota (including protists, fungi, plants, and animals)
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