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Prokayotae

Prokayotae

9.9
A group of tiny living things like bacteria whose cells have no nucleus
  • noun
  • /proʊˈkeɪəˌti/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Prokayotae
  • The kingdom Prokayotae includes many microscopic organisms such as bacteria.

Examples

  • The kingdom of Prokayotae includes various types of bacteria.

  • Recent discoveries have led to a better understanding of the diversity within Prokayotae.

  • Scientists debated the classification criteria for Prokayotae throughout the 20th century.

  • Many scientists study Prokayotaes to understand their role in ecosystems.

  • The kingdom Prokayotae is essential for understanding the evolution of simple life forms.

  • Research on Prokayotae has revealed crucial information about bacterial behavior.

  • Many diseases are caused by organisms classified under the Prokayotae kingdom.

Synonyms

Monera
vsProkayotae
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Single cells that do not have a nucleus, like bacteria

focuses on the old kingdom without noting modern reclassification
kingdom Prokaryotae
vsProkayotae
  • Archaic
8.8

A former group of single-celled living things without a nucleus, like bacteria

is the same kingdom but spelled with an alternative form
kingdom Monera
vsProkayotae
  • Archaic
9.1

Very small simple living things like bacteria that have no nucleus in their cells

is the same taxonomic group but uses a different historical name

Surface Forms

Prokayotae singular
Prokayotaes plural

Etymology

Prokayotae comes from the Greek parts pro- meaning 'before' and karyon meaning 'kernel' or 'nut', like the little 'core' of a cell. So Prokayotae names bacteria and similar tiny organisms whose cells do not have a true nucleus, meaning they are 'before' or without that clear 'core'.