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Why are some of Carl Linnaeus’s classifications of organisms incorrect?
Linnaeus did not study the anatomy of organisms.
Linnaeus’s work accounted for evolution.
Linnaeus did not use structural comparisons.
Linnaeus primarily used physical characteristics.
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Correct answer: Linnaeus primarily used physical characteristics.
Brief explanation: Linnaeus classified organisms based on observable morphological traits (external anatomy). He lacked knowledge of evolution, genetics, and evolutionary relationships, so superficial similarities (including those due to convergent evolution) sometimes led to incorrect groupings by modern phylogenetic standards.
Brief explanation: Linnaeus classified organisms based on observable morphological traits (external anatomy). He lacked knowledge of evolution, genetics, and evolutionary relationships, so superficial similarities (including those due to convergent evolution) sometimes led to incorrect groupings by modern phylogenetic standards.
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