Question

Q.8 Give answers:
(H) State the merits of Whittaker
method of classification.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Whittaker's method of classification is more scientific and natural because of the following merits: 1) It is the most accepted modern classificationsystem due to the phylogenetic placing of different living organisms. 2)In this system separation of prokaryotes into an independent kingdom is justifiable

Answer 2

Merits of R. H. Whittaker 5 Kingdom Classification·

This system of classification looks more scientific and natural because of the following considerations: -1) It is largely the most accepted system of modern classification mainly because of the phylogenetic placing of different groups of living organisms · 2) Separation of prokaryotes into an independent kingdom is justifiable because they differ from all other organisms in their general organization. · 3) Grouping of all unicellular eukaryotes under the kingdom Protista has solved many problems, particularly related to the position of organisms like Euglena. · 4) Elevation of the group fungi to the status of a kingdom is justifiable since fungi totally differ from other primitive eukaryotes like algae and protozoans. · 5) The kingdoms plantae and animalia are now more homogeneous groups than they were in the two kingdom classification as it shows the phylogeny of different life styles. · 6) The five-kingdom classification gives a clear indication of cellular organization and modes of nutrition, the characters which appeared very early in the evolution of life.