Question

Artificial taxonomy is connected with the

• A. Use of habit and habitat of organisms
• B. Based on the presence or absence of chemicals in cells or tissues
• C. Based on morphological traits
• D. Based on evolutionary history of a species

Answer 1

The correct option is A Use of habit and habitat of organisms

• The system of classification given by Pliny and Elder was an artificial one. He divided the organisms on the basis of habit and habitat.
• Linnaeus system of classification is also an artificial one.
• In this system of classification, only one or at most a few characters are considered and the organisms are classified into groups on the basis of these characters. So, the correct option is A.