Question

state the merits of whittaker's method of classification​

Answer 1

Answer:

Merits of Whittaker's five kingdom classification: 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.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Whitaker’s method of classification has the following merits:

1. Unicellular and multicellular organisms are kept and categorized separately.

2. Autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition are placed in distinct groups.

3. Fungi is a separate kingdom because of its mode of nutrition.

4. It is more naturally segregated than classified under two kingdoms.

5. Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms which are placed in Kingdom Monera.