Question

Why is natural system of classification better than artificial system of classification?

Answer 1

Artificial classification was the earliest systems of classification, given by Linnaeus. This classification is mainly based on vegetative character or on the sexual characteristics. It also states the gross superficial morphological characters such as habit, colour, number and shape of leaves,etc. But this is not accepted since we know that often the vegetative characters are more easily affected by environment.

As against this Natural classification systems developed (by Bentham and Hooker), which were based on natural affinities among the organisms and consider not only the external features, but also internal features like ultra structure, anatomy, embryology and phytochemistry.

Hence natural classification is far better than artificial classification.

Answer 2

Answer :-

The advantages of the Natural system of biological classification over the Artificial system of biological classification, are as follows :-

• The natural system of biological classification compares much more characteristic features of organisms than in that of the artificial system.

• The natural system of biological classification increases the amount of information that can be availed from the grouping of organisms.

• The natural system of biological classification indicates the taxonomic positions and and relatedness of organisms.

• The natural system of biological classification is based on morphological features and evolutionary relationships between organisms.

Extra Information :-

The natural system of biological classification was proposed by the two scientists - "George Bentham" and "Joseph Dalton Hooker".