Question
Distinguish between Artificial System and Phylogenetic System.

Answer

Artificial System Phylogenetic System
The organisms are categorised on the   basis  of one/few superficial characters.The organisms are categorised on the   basis of relationship with their ancestors.
It was based on Bauhin and Linnaeus's   work.It was on Eichler's system of classification.
Suggested by Theophrastus in his book   named Historia PlantarumSuggested by Darwin and Walace; as the   evolutionary theory was its base.

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