What classification system did Margulis defend?
Five kingdom classification
Three domain system
Seven kingdom classification
Two domain system
Answer
The five kingdom classification system, championed by Lynn Margulis, revolutionized taxonomy by incorporating evolutionary relationships and cellular structure. It classified organisms into five distinct kingdoms: Monera (prokaryotes), Protista (eukaryotic algae and protozoa), Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. This system recognized the fundamental differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and highlighted the diversity and complexity of life on Earth.
Lynn Margulis Challenge: 31 Questions to Test Your Mastery
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox