Question

The system of plant classification proposed by Carl Linnaeus was an artificial system because _____.

• A. It was based on evolutionary relationships of plants
• B. It was based on similarities and differences in morphological characters only
• C. It took into account the physiological facts and morphological characters
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B It was based on similarities and differences in morphological characters only

The system of plant classification proposed by Carl Linnaeus was artificial because he classified them based on:
Similarities and differences in morphological characters only.

And for the this type of classification he used :

●Field guides, which help in identifying organisms.

- they highlight differences between similar organisms (like trees)

●Taxonomic Key (Dichotomous Key)

- paired statements that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms.