How Many Eukaryotic Domains Are There?

There are four recognized domains of life, and eukaryotes belong specifically to one of these domains called Eukarya. The three other domains are Bacteria, Archaea, and a set of well-defined organisms classified under Eukarya.

Eukarya is characterized by organisms that have complex cells with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. This domain includes a vast variety of life forms, such as animals, plants, fungi, and protists. So while there is one eukaryotic domain, it is part of a broader classification of life that includes three other domains, making the total four.

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