NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Which of the following systems of classification was developed in Linnaeus' time?
Options
- AThree Kingdom system
- BFour Kingdom system
- CFive Kingdom system
- DTwo Kingdom system (Plantae and Animalia)
Correct answer
D. Two Kingdom system (Plantae and Animalia)
Step-by-step solution
In Linnaeus' time a Two Kingdom system of classification with Plantae and Animalia kingdoms was developed that included all plants and animals respectively. This system did not distinguish betweenthe eukaryotes and prokaryotes, unicellular and multicellular organismsand photosynthetic (green algae) and non-photosynthetic (fungi)organisms.