Question

Plant classification proposed by Carolus Linnaeus was artifical because it was based on

• A. Only a few morphological characters
• B. Evolutionary tendencies, which are diverse
• C. Anatomical characters, which are adaptive in nature
• D. Physiological traits along with morphological characters

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only a few morphological characters

Artificial system of classification is one in which only morphological features are taken in to account. Carl Linnaeus classifies plants based upon only a few morphological characters. Hence the correct answer is A.