Question

What is phylogenetic system of classification?

Answer 1

Answer :-

The classification based on the evolutionary sequence and the genetic relationships among organisms, is termed as the "Phylogenetic system" of biological classification.

The characteristics of the Phylogenetic system of biological classification are as follows :-

• The "Phylogenetic system" of biological classification is based on the common evolutionary descent.

• The "Phylogenetic system" of biological classification is included in the natural system of biological classification.

• The "Phylogenetic system" of biological classification mainly consists of a tree chart (Phylogenetic tree), showing the evolutionary relationships among a group of organisms.

Extra Information :-

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• The "Phylogenetic system" of biological classification was proposed by the two scientists - "Adolf Engler" and "Karl Prantl".

• The phylogenetic tree is also known as "Genealogical tree" or "Dendrogram".

• "Taxonomy without phylogeny is similar to bones without flesh" - was the statement of "A.L. Takhtajan" (1967), who wrote the book "A system of Phylogeny of flowering plants".