Which of the following was NOT a main criterion used by Whittaker for his classification system?
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Correct answer: Presence or absence of locomotive organs
Whittaker's main criteria were cell structure, body organization, mode of nutrition, reproduction, and phylogenetic relationships. Locomotion was not one of the primary five criteria used to define the kingdoms.
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