NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Which of the following is the basis of phylogenetic classification?
Options
- ANutrition related adaptations
- BDescent from a common origin
- CHabitat adaptations
- DMorphological similarities in the organisms
Correct answer
B. Descent from a common origin
Step-by-step solution
Phylogeny is the study of evolutionary history of organism. In phylogentic classification both morphological character and evolutionary history of organism is considered in classification. First phylogenetic classification was proposed by Eichler. It is most important classification which is used for classification.