Question

The Artificial System of Classification by Linnaeus is based on

• A. one or two morphological characteristics
• B. synthetic characteristics
• C. several characteristics
• D. both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is A one or two morphological characteristics

The artificial system of classification uses one or two morphological characters for grouping of organisms. The artificial system of classification put forward by Linnaeus classified organisms on the basis numerical strength of sex organs like androecium number in a flower of a plant. In this system, phylogenetic or evolutionary relationships between organisms were not considered. It also did not take into account differences at cellular levels like DNA and proteins found in different organisms.