Biological classification is the systematic arrangement of living organisms into hierarchical groups based on similarities and differences, with Aristotle and Linnaeus being early contributors. The five kingdom system proposed by Whittaker includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia, addressing limitations of earlier systems by distinguishing prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Additionally, viruses, viroids, and prions are noted as non-cellular entities not classified within Whittaker's system.
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Chapter 2 Biological Classification
Biological classification is the systematic arrangement of living organisms into hierarchical groups based on similarities and differences, with Aristotle and Linnaeus being early contributors. The five kingdom system proposed by Whittaker includes Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia, addressing limitations of earlier systems by distinguishing prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Additionally, viruses, viroids, and prions are noted as non-cellular entities not classified within Whittaker's system.