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Which Greek philosopher is credited with performing the first classification of animals?
AAristotle
BTheophrastus
CCarl Woese
DRobert Whittaker
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Aristotle
1. The history of animal classification begins with the earliest recorded attempt.
2. Aristotle was the first to classify animals, using body size, habits and habitats.
3. The others contributed later systems.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 6 "Animal Classification", p.71_
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