introduction and history

Question 1

define animal classification

Answer 1

formation of groups and sub-groups of animals depending upon similarities and differences among animals is called animal classification

Question 2

who was the first to perform animal classification?

Answer 2

greek philosopher aristotle

Question 3

according to which criteria did aristotle classify animals?

Answer 3

body size, habits and habitats

Question 4

what is the classification proposed by aristotle known as?

Answer 4

artificial method of classification

Question 5

after artificial method of classification, which method was used?

Answer 5

natural system of classification

Question 6

name the criteria used in natural system of classification

Answer 6

body organization, types of cells, chromosomes, bio-chemical properties, etc

Question 7

who used system of classification based on evolution?

Answer 7

Dobzhansky and Meyer

Question 8

who has recently proposed animal classification?

Answer 8

Carl Woese