Question

Using complete sentences, compare and contrast traditional and modern classification systems.

Answer 1

The traditional classification system is a method of scientific taxonomy used to group and categorize organisms hierarchically. Rank-based systems use a fixed number of levels in the hierarchy, such as kingdom, family, genus or species while Modern Biological classification  has its root in the work of Carolus Linnaeus, who grouped species according to shared physical characteristics. These groupings have since been revised to improve consistency with the Darwinian principle of common descent.

Answer 2

For e 2020, the answers are:

Both methods of classification attempt to group organisms in order to understand the relationships among species. Traditional classification, also known as Linnaean classification, groups organisms based on similar appearance. Through the study of evolution, scientists came to understand that species share traits because they share a common ancestor. This led to the modern method of classification, cladistics.