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domain
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The highest taxonomic category in a classification system based on comparisons of ribosomal RNA. There are three domains: Archaea; Eubacteria; and Eukarya. Each domain comprises organisms that are not closely related genetically to members of either of the other domains. See also kingdom.
From: domain in A Dictionary of Zoology »
Subjects: Science and technology — Life Sciences
