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What did Whittaker's Five Kingdom classification system exclude from the plant kingdom?
What did Whittaker's Five Kingdom classification system exclude from the plant kingdom?
- Protista
- Monera
- Fungi (correct)
- Algae
Which organisms were excluded from Plantae in the revised understanding of the plant kingdom?
Which organisms were excluded from Plantae in the revised understanding of the plant kingdom?
- Cyanobacteria and Fungi
- Algae and Fungi
- Fungi and members of Monera (correct)
- Algae and members of Protista
Which kingdom classification system was proposed by Whittaker in 1969?
Which kingdom classification system was proposed by Whittaker in 1969?
- Three Kingdom classification
- Four Kingdom classification
- Five Kingdom classification (correct)
- Two Kingdom classification
What are cyanobacteria also referred to as, which were earlier considered as 'algae'?
What are cyanobacteria also referred to as, which were earlier considered as 'algae'?
Under Whittaker's Five Kingdom classification, which classification system includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae?
Under Whittaker's Five Kingdom classification, which classification system includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae?
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Whittaker's Plant Kingdom Exclusion
Whittaker's Plant Kingdom Exclusion
Fungi were excluded from the plant kingdom in Whittaker's Five Kingdom classification system.
Organisms Excluded from Plantae
Organisms Excluded from Plantae
Fungi and members of Monera were excluded from the plant kingdom in the revised understanding.
Five Kingdom Classification System
Five Kingdom Classification System
Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom classification system in 1969.
Cyanobacteria's Other Name
Cyanobacteria's Other Name
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Whittaker's Five Kingdoms
Whittaker's Five Kingdoms
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Study Notes
Whittaker's Five Kingdom Classification
- Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom classification system in 1969, categorizing life into Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae.
- The plant kingdom (Plantae) excluded certain organisms like fungi and prokaryotes (bacteria).
- Cyanobacteria, previously classified as 'algae', are now commonly referred to as blue-green bacteria, highlighting their prokaryotic nature.
Exclusions from Plantae
- Fungi, which were once considered plant-like due to their immobility and spore formation, were removed from Plantae due to their nutritional differences (heterotrophic instead of autotrophic).
- Prokaryotic organisms, including bacteria and archaea, were also excluded from Plantae, leading to a clearer distinction between eukaryotic plants and these simpler life forms.
Importance of Classification
- The classification system allowed for a more organized approach to biology, providing clarity on the relationships between different organisms.
- Whittaker's system laid the groundwork for future classifications by recognizing the distinct characteristics of each kingdom.
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