classify zero as prime or composite

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Zero is neither a prime nor a composite number.

A prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two distinct positive divisors. Since zero does not meet the criteria for either definition, it is classified as neither. Additionally, zero is not considered a natural number.