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Scientific Classification (view source)
Revision as of 20:07, December 13, 2009
, 20:07, December 13, 2009pointed out problem with modern-day scientific classification methods based on evolution
With advances in knowledge and the discovery of more varied species, the ranks have been further subdivided to allow the precise classification of the relationships of similar species to each other.
With advances in knowledge and the discovery of more varied species, the ranks have been further subdivided to allow the precise classification of the relationships of similar species to each other.
Classic Linnaean taxonomic classification was generally based upon morphological characteristics (i.e. an organism's body shape and internal structure); however, biologists now attempt to classify organisms based on similarities in genetic structure, the underlying assumption being that Darwinism is the cause of speciation. Since the theory of evolution is disputed and unverifiable, many creation scientists favor returning to the traditional Linnaean classification system.