Question

Taxonomy includes all, except

• A. identification
• B. nomenclature
• C. classification
• D. phylogeny

Answer 1

The correct option is D phylogeny

All living organisms can be classified into different taxa based on their characteristics. This process of classification is known as taxonomy. The main processes that are basic to taxonomy are characterisation, identification, classification and nomenclature.

Phylogeny is the evolutionary history of a species or group. The study can be carried out using phylogenetic tree which helps to organise the species or groups to study how they evolved from the common ancestors.

Therefore, taxonomy does not include phylogeny.