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Asexual reproduction - process of reproduction involving a single parent that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent Autotroph - An organism that makes its own food; also called a producer Classification - process of arranging organisms into groups based on similarities Decomposer - an organism that decomposes organic material (Ex. bacteria, fungus, or invertebrate) Dichotomous key - an aid that is used to identify organisms and that consists of the answers to a series of questions Genus - A group of similar species Heterotroph - organism that obtains energy from the foods it consumes; also called a consumer Kingdom - classification category that ranks above phylum and below domain Sexual reproduction - genetic variety when two gametes unite to form a unique individual Species - a group of organisms that have similar traits and are able to produce fertile offspring