Question

The study of different kinds of organisms, their diversities and the relationships among them is called

• A. taxonomy
• B. systematics
• C. genetics
• D. morphology

Answer 1

Answer:

B. systematics

Systematics:

• The study of different kinds of organisms and their diversities, and also the relationships among them is called systematics.

• The word systematics is derived from the Latin word ‘systema’ which means systematic arrangement of organisms.

• Linnaeus used 'Systema Naturae' as the title of his publication.

• The scope of systematics was later enlarged to include identification, nomenclature and classification.

• Systematics takes into account evolutionary relationships between organisms.