wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
11
You visited us 11 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A system of classification which is based on ancestry of plants is called

A
natural system
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
phylogenetic system
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
homologous system
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
analogous system
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B phylogenetic system
Classifying organisms on the basis of descent from a common ancestor is called phylogenetic classification . It is based on evolutionary ancestry and generates trees called cladograms.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Angiosperms
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon