Question

state the merits of whittaker method of classification

Answer 1

This system of classification looks more scientific and natural because of the following considerations:

·          It is largely the most accepted system of modern classification mainly because of the phylogenetic placing of different groups of living organisms

·          Separation of prokaryotes into an independent kingdom is justifiable because they differ from all other organisms in their general organization.

·          Grouping of all unicellular eukaryotes under the kingdom Protista has solved many problems, particularly related to the position of organisms like Euglena.