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Which scientist included fungi for the first time in their classification?
Which scientist included fungi for the first time in their classification?
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The correct option is D Whittaker
- In 1735, Carl Linnaeus divided living world into two kingdom classification - Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1866, Haeckel suggested a three kingdom classification including - Protista, Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1956, Copeland proposed four kingdom classification - Monera, Protista, Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1969, Robert Harding Whittaker proposed five kingdom classification - Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. Whittaker's classification is the widely accepted classification.
- In 1735, Carl Linnaeus divided living world into two kingdom classification - Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1866, Haeckel suggested a three kingdom classification including - Protista, Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1956, Copeland proposed four kingdom classification - Monera, Protista, Plantae and Animalia.
- In 1969, Robert Harding Whittaker proposed five kingdom classification - Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae and Animalia. Whittaker's classification is the widely accepted classification.
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