Eukaryota
noun
(in the three-domain system of classification) the taxonomic domain comprising the eukaryotes.
Eukarya
-
a variation of
Eukaryota.
Example Sentences
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Eukarya forms one of the major domains of life, encompassing the plant, animal and fungi clades, as well as all other groups whose cells have a membrane-bound nucleus, like protists and seaweeds.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2024
All of the organisms shown are in the domain Eukarya: plants, insects, fish, rabbits, cats, foxes, jackals wolves, and dogs.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
This illustration compares phospholipids from Bacteria and Eukarya to those from Archaea.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The three domains are called Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
For example, in the most inclusive grouping, scientists divide organisms into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
