Aritificial Approach of Biological Classification

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Aritificial Approach of Biological Classification

Aritificial Approach of Biological Classification - The earliest systems of biological classification were artificial. Aristotle, during fourth century B.C. classified the living organisms into two kingdoms the Animals and the Plants.

This division was simply based upon
(i) ability of active movement and
(ii) ability to photosynthesis. The microbes were accommodated in both these kingdoms

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