Question

The classification system developed by Linnaeus in the early 1700s divided living organisms into plant and animal kingdoms. Today, that has been expanded into five kingdoms. Which of the following inventions was most responsible for creating the need for the additional three kingdoms and why? (4 points)

The internet allowed scientists to discuss differences between organisms easily.

Genetic engineering created new species which then needed new kingdoms.

Fossil fuel-based transportation made it easier to explore and discover new species.

Microscopes made it possible to learn more about single-celled organisms.

Answer 1

How did Linnaeus classify living organisms in the 1700s?

In Systema Naturae, Linnaeus classified nature into a hierarchy. He proposed that there were three broad groups, called kingdoms, into which the whole of nature could fit. These kingdoms were animals, plants, and minerals. He divided each of these kingdoms into classes.

Why did Linnaeus developed a classification system?

It was developed by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus in the 1700s. He tried to classify all living things that were known at his time. He grouped together organisms that shared obvious physical traits, such as number of legs or shape of leaves.

Living things are divided into five kingdoms:

animal

plant

fungi

protist

monera.