Which of the following characteristic(s) is/are used by Whittaker for the classification of organisms ?
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R.H. Whittaker proposed the Five Kingdom Classification system in 1969 based on five main scientific criteria:
Mode of nutrition: Distinguishing between autotrophic (producers), heterotrophic (consumers), and saprophytic (decomposers) organisms.
Thallus (Body) organization: Considering the complexity of the organism's body, such as whether it is unicellular or multicellular.
Phylogenetic relationships: Evaluating the evolutionary history and ancestral links between different groups of organisms.
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