The Linnaean system of classification uses which one among the following as the basis of organism classification?
A
Leaf anatomy
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B
Flower colour
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C
Sexual organs
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D
Stem and root structure
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Solution
The correct option is B Sexual organs Linnaean system of classification was based on sex organs (especially androecium structure). This system of classification is known as artificial system of classification as they separated the closely related species since they were based on a few characteristics.