Discuss artificial and natural classification systems.
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Artificial Classification System
Basis: Superficial morphological characters (habit, flower color, leaf number)
Limitations:
- Emphasizes vegetative characters (environmentally influenced)
- Separates closely related species
- Assigns equal importance to all characters regardless of evolutionary significance
Natural Classification System
Basis: Natural affinities incorporating internal and external features:
- Anatomy
- Embryology
- Phytochemistry
- Ultrastructure
Example: Bentham and Hooker's system for flowering plants—considered comprehensive and widely used
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