Question

Determine whether each statement below describes traditional or modern classification.

Answer 1

Answer:

TRADITIONAL CLASSIFICATION: based on similar appearance ; known as Linnaean classification

MODERN CLASSIFICATION: based on evolutionary relationships; known as Cladistics

Explanation:

The older classification systems were based on the morphological similarities between the organisms. One such classification was given by Linnaeus who classified plants based on the morphology of flowers and fruits.  

On the other hand, the present day classification system lay more stress on evolutionary relationships of organisms. Cladistics is the system of classification that classifies organisms based on their common ancestry and does not take into consideration of morphological similarities.  

Answer 2

Answer:

Traditional

Modern

Modern

Traditional

Explanation:

Traditional classification is also known as the Linnaean classification. This type of classification focuses more on the similarities in appearance when it comes to categorizing organisms.

Cladistics, or modern classification organizes organisms into groups based on evolution.