or assigned to the wrong classification levels 1. The Kingdoms of Life DNA analysis has had a impact on the classification system, changing the long accepted system of 5 kingdoms to 6 kingdoms. The two prokaryotic kingdoms, Archaebacteria and Eubacteria were originally classified together as Kingdom Monera. 2. The Three Domains of Life Recently, further studies have led taxonomists to propose a classification system which includes three called “super-kingdoms” Domains. a. Domain Archaea Includes the Archaebacteria – b. Domain Bacteria Includes all remaining prokaryotes or the – Eubacteria c. Domain Eukarya Includes the four eukaryotic kingdoms – – Protista, Plantae, Animalia
or assigned to the wrong classification levels 1. The Kingdoms of Life DNA analysis has had a impact on the classification system, changing the long accepted system of 5 kingdoms to 6 kingdoms. The two prokaryotic kingdoms, Archaebacteria and Eubacteria were originally classified together as Kingdom Monera. 2. The Three Domains of Life Recently, further studies have led taxonomists to propose a classification system which includes three “super-kingdoms” called Domains. a. Domain Archaea – Includes the Archaebacteria b. Domain Bacteria – Includes all remaining prokaryotes or the Eubacteria c. Domain Eukarya – Includes the four eukaryotic kingdoms – Protista, Plantae, Animalia