Question

State the merits of whittaker method of classification

Answer 1

RH whittaker classified animals in 5 groups:-
Monera, Protista, fungi ,animalia ,plantae

Basis of his classification:-
Cell structure ,cell membrane ,mode of nutrition

Answer 2

The merits are :-

1. The grouping of all the unicellular eukaryotes under a special category Protista helped in solving various problems.

2. The separation of prokaryotes into a special kingdom helped in the differentiation of organisms

3. The cellular organization is clearly mentioned which will be helpful for the studies in microbiology. 

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