Question

1. which of the following describes the organism shown to the right? a. unicellular consumer b. unicellular producer c. multicellular consumer d. multicellular producer 12. open ended explain why linnaeuss system of classification is more useful than aristotles. 13. open ended explain why classification systems continue to be updated with newer versions. what improvements and problems do such updates cause? 14. open ended you find an unusual organism growing on the bark of a dying tree. under a microscope, you observe that its cells are eukaryotic, have cell walls, and do not contain chloroplasts. into what kingdom would you classify this organism? explain your decision.

Explanation:

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Elephants are large - bodied animals made up of many cells, so they are multicellular. They cannot produce their own food through photosynthesis and must consume other organisms or organic matter, so they are consumers.

Linnaeus's system uses binomial nomenclature and hierarchical classification based on physical and structural characteristics. It is more standardized and precise. Aristotle's system was more general and based on broad - scale observations like habitat and form. Linnaeus's system allows for more detailed and consistent identification and organization of species.

Classification systems are updated as new species are discovered, and more is learned about genetic relationships. Improvements include more accurate groupings and better understanding of evolution. Problems can be confusion during the transition as people adjust to new names and groupings, and potential loss of historical classification knowledge.

Answer:

C. multicellular consumer

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