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Who introduced the three domain system of classification?
Who introduced the three domain system of classification?
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The three-domain system of classification was introduced by Carl Woese and his colleagues Otto Kandler and Mark Wheelis in 1990. Their research on ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequences revealed significant genetic differences between prokaryotic groups, leading to the identification of Archaea as a distinct domain separate from Bacteria. This molecular evidence prompted the reclassification of life into three domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
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