On a Scientific Expedition into New Territory, You Discover a Previously

question 37

Essay

On a scientific expedition into new territory, you discover a previously undescribed organism living within the very hot environment of a geyser. This organism has a cell wall, is single celled, heterotrophic, and has no true nucleus. In what kingdom would you most likely place this organism and why?

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Definitions:

Agency and Structure

The dual concepts concerning an individual's capacity to act (agency) and the sometime constraining forces of social structure that influence that act.

Practices

Repeated actions or behaviors that are socially recognized within a particular culture or society, often seen as constituents of larger social systems or structures.

Norbert Elias

A sociologist known for his theory of the civilizing process, which explores how manners and social norms have evolved over time.

Civilization Process

The historical development of complex societies characterized by institutional structures, technological advances, and refined cultural norms, as theorized by Norbert Elias.