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Natural vs Phylogenetic
Natural Classification - Based on several constant characters
- Used for simple identification
- Evolutionary sequence not considered
- Example: Bentham and Hooker’s classification
- Along with several constant characters, evolutionary sequence are also considered.
- Used for studying relationship
- Evolutionary affinities are taken into account
- Example: Eicher’s, Engler and Prantl, Hutischson’s and Whittaker’s classification