Question

Which book is the starting point for phylogenetic system?

• A. Origin of species
• B. Die Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien
• C. The phylogenetic taxonomy of flowering plants
• D. Historia plantarum

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Origin of species

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection which proved that the organisms which evolve survive better in the environment. The entire process of evolution was studied by Darwin and published in the book named The Origin of Species in the year 1842. The process of natural selection described by Darwin gave rise to the development of the phylogenetic system in which the organisms were studied and classified on the basis of evolutionary changes.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.