Concept explainers
Introduction:
Carolus Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.
Carolus Linnaeus proposed a system for nomenclature known as “Binomial Nomenclature”.
According to binomial nomenclature, two terms are used to describe a species of living organisms, in which the first word indicates a genus and second word indicates a species. So, Binomial Nomenclature is the biological system of naming the organisms.
Answer to Problem 4A
Correct answer:
Option (B), Binomial nomenclature.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation correct answer:
Option (B): The Linnaeus classification system was based on Binomial nomenclature. The Linnaean system is important because it led to the use of binomial nomenclature to recognize each species.
Explanation incorrect answer:
Option (A): The cladistics is based on evolutionary ancestry and cladograms are generated on the basis of presence of shared derived characters. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (C): The classification system based on the morphology and habitat was the artificial system of classification. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (D): The classification which is based on evolutionary relation is phylogenetic system of classification. It was given by Angler and Prantl. Hence, this option is incorrect.
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