asked 150k views
0 votes
How is phylogeny related to classification?

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Most modern systems of classification are based on evolutionary relationships among organisms – that is, on the organisms' phylogeny. Classification systems based on phylogeny organize species or other groups in ways that reflect our understanding of how they evolved from their common ancestors.

:)

answered
User Flup
by
8.1k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.