Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
The system of plant classification proposed by Carolus Linnaeus was artificial because:

• A. He was not a naturalist.
• B. His classification was based on similarities and differences in floral and other morphological characters only.
• C. His classification was based on evolutionary relationships.
• D. He took into account the physiological relationships along with morphological observations.

Answer 1

The correct option is B His classification was based on similarities and differences in floral and other morphological characters only.

In 1753, Linnaeus classified 7300 species of plants and arranged them into 24 classes mostly on the basis of number, union, length and distribution of stamens. The classes were further sub-divided on the basis of carpel characteristics.

So the correct answer is "His classification was based on similarities and differences in floral and other morphological characters only".