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Biological Classification

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Aristotle and Linnaeus

The source contrasts Aristotle's early scientific attempt with Linnaeus's two-kingdom classification.

Recall Question

What were Aristotle's and Linnaeus's classification bases?

Reveal Answer

Aristotle used plant habit and animal blood; Linnaeus used Plantae and Animalia.

NEET Trap

  • Linnaeus year in source: 1758.

SystemRecall answer

Aristotle

Plants into trees, shrubs and herbs; animals into those with red blood and without red blood.

Linnaeus (1758)

Two kingdoms: Kingdom Plantae and Kingdom Animalia.