Chapter 17, Problem 4A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Carolus Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.

Carolus Linnaeus proposed a system for nomenclature known as “Binomial Nomenclature”.

According to binomial nomenclature, two terms are used to describe a species of living organisms, in which the first word indicates a genus and second word indicates a species. So, Binomial Nomenclature is the biological system of naming the organisms.

Answer to Problem 4A

Correct answer:

Option (B), Binomial nomenclature.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation correct answer:

Option (B): The Linnaeus classification system was based on Binomial nomenclature. The Linnaean system is important because it led to the use of binomial nomenclature to recognize each species.

Explanation incorrect answer:

Option (A): The cladistics is based on evolutionary ancestry and cladograms are generated on the basis of presence of shared derived characters. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option (C): The classification system based on the morphology and habitat was the artificial system of classification. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option (D): The classification which is based on evolutionary relation is phylogenetic system of classification. It was given by Angler and Prantl. Hence, this option is incorrect.