Question

difference between classical taxonomy and modern taxonomy

Answer 1

1. Classical taxonomy considers species as a static entity whereas modern taxonomy considers species as a dynamic entity.
2. In classical taxonomy more emphasis is given on external characters whereas in modern taxonomy emphasis is given on the evolutionary history of the organism.
3. Classical taxonomy does not use statistitical models to determine inter-relationship among organisms whereas modern taxonomy applies various statistitical models to arrive at any result.
4. In classical taxonomy more emphasis is given to species whereas in modern taxonomy more emphasis is given to subspecies and population.