state merits of Whitaker method of classification
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The merits of Whitaker's method of classification are:
1.All living organisms were broadly classified into 5 groups termed as kingdoms.
2.Robert Whitaker classified organisms on the basis of cell structure,complexity of organisms,mode of nutrition,life style and phylogenetic relationships.
1.All living organisms were broadly classified into 5 groups termed as kingdoms.
2.Robert Whitaker classified organisms on the basis of cell structure,complexity of organisms,mode of nutrition,life style and phylogenetic relationships.
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R.H. Whittaker was responsible for the 5 kingdom classification.
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This system is accepted everywhere due to the phylogenetic placing of different groups of living organisms scientifically.
The prokaryotes are placed in an individual kingdom.
Fungi are placed in a separate kingdom due to its characteristics.
The evolution is clearly explained with more information from cellular organization, characteristics and modes of nutrition.
Kingdom protista contained all unicellular eukaryotes.
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