5 Questions
Which scientist attempted a more scientific basis for classification using simple morphological characters?
Aristotle
In Linnaeus' time, how many kingdoms were included in the Two Kingdom system of classification?
Two
What did Aristotle use as a criterion to divide animals into two groups?
Presence of red blood
What was the limitation of the Two Kingdom system of classification developed by Linnaeus?
It did not distinguish between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Why did early attempts at classification focus on plants and animals?
They were the most important organisms for human use
Test your knowledge of the history of biological classification with this quiz! From Aristotle to modern scientific methods, explore the evolution of how living organisms have been classified throughout history.
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