What are the three types of classification systems?

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The three types of classification systems are: 

(i) Artificial system: 

(a) It is based on few visible, easily observable characters, which are nonevolutionary such as habit, colour, form, etc. 

(b) It does not consider the affinities (relationships) among different organisms. E.g. Linnaeus system of classification.

(ii) Natural system: It is based on objectively significant characters with respect to their affinities with other organisms. E.g. Bentham and Hooker’s system of classification. 

(iii) Phylogenetic system: It is based on the phylogenetic relationship between different organisms with respect to common evolutionary descent (ancestor). E.g. Engler and Prantl’s classification.

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