Question

X system of classification, classifies organisms based on one or very few morphological features. Y system of classification, classifies organisms on the basis of both internal and external features. Identify X and Y.

• A. X - Natural, Y - Artificial
• B. X -Aristotle’s, Y - Carl Linneaus’
• C. X - Carl Linneaus’, Y - Aristotle’s
• D. X - Artificial, Y - Natural

Answer 1

The correct option is D X - Artificial, Y - Natural

Artificial system of classification, classifies organisms on the basis of only one or a very few specially chosen morphological features. Early classification systems given by Aristotle and Carl Linneaus are examples of artificial system of classification.

Natural system of classification, classifies organisms on the basis of not just external morphological features but also internal features. Bentham and Hooker’s classification system is an example of natural system of classification. It considers the ultrastructure, anatomy, embryology and phytochemistry of the plants.