Question

What are the criteria used by Whittaker for the five kingdom classification? Also, mention the five kingdoms.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Five kingdom system of classification shows the phylogenetic relationship among the organisms.

The criteria used by Whittaker for his system were:

i. Cell organization: The organism is either prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

ii. Body organization: The organism is either unicellular or multicellular.

iii. Mode of nutrition: The organism is either autotrophic or heterotrophic.

iv. Life style: The organism may be a producer, consumer or decomposer. The five kingdoms are:

a. Kingdom Monera

b. Kingdom Protista

c. Kingdom Fungi

d. Kingdom Plantae

e. Kingdom Animalia