Questions and Answers
Which kingdom classification system proposed the Five Kingdom classification?
Whittaker
Which organisms were excluded from the Kingdom Plantae in the revised understanding?
Fungi and members of Monera
What are cyanobacteria also referred to as?
Blue green algae
What were the earliest systems of classification based on?
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What did the earliest systems of classification separate due to their artificial nature?
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Study Notes
Classification of Living Organisms
- The Five Kingdom classification system was proposed by Whittaker.
Revisions to Kingdom Plantae
- In the revised understanding, organisms like algae and fungi were excluded from the Kingdom Plantae.
Characteristics of Cyanobacteria
- Cyanobacteria are also referred to as blue-green algae.
Early Systems of Classification
- The earliest systems of classification were based on morphology.
Limitations of Early Systems
- The earliest systems of classification separated organisms based on superficial characteristics, leading to artificial groupings.
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