Question

The classification in which the computer places organism is called? A artificial taxonomy B numerical taxonomy C natural taxonomy D chemical taxonomy

Answer 1

In phenetics, also known as taximetrics, or numerical taxonomy, organisms are classified based on overall similarity, regardless of their phylogeny or evolutionary relationships. It results in a measure of evolutionary "distance" between taxa.

Answer 2

Numeric taxonomy is the classification in which the organisms are placed with the help of a computer.

Using the phonetics, which is also termed as taximetrics or numeric taxonomy makes all the organisms to be classified according to their similarities irrespective of their evolutionary relationship or phylogeny.

This can also be termed as the measure of the distance towards evolution that exists between the taxa.