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Which of the following characteristic(s) is/are used by Whittaker for the classification of organisms ?
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R.H. Whittaker (1969) proposed a five kingdom classification. The main criteria for classification used by him include cell structure, thallus organisation,mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships.
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Question Text | Which of the following characteristic(s) is/are used by Whittaker for the classification of organisms ? |
Topic | Biological Classification |
Subject | Biology |
Class | Class 11 |
Answer Type | Text solution:1 |
Upvotes | 78 |