What is the difference between an artificial system of classification and a natural system of

classification? Which do we use today? Explain our current taxonomic system. What will be an ideal response?


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? Artificial classification systems are based on superficial appearances.
? Natural systems of classification are rooted in the characteristics of organisms and their
evolutionary history. Organisms can be shifted as more information is learned about a
species.
? We use a natural selection system of classification that was first developed by Linnaeus.
It is a hierarchical system that has increasing smaller groupings of organisms as a
species is categorized. There have been additional kingdoms added to Linnaeus' original
three.
? Domains have been introduced to show the largest level organisms are connected to each
other. They contain multiple kingdoms

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