systematics vs classification

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Systematics differs from simple classification primarily because it integrates which additional component?

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1. **Taxonomy**: Dealing with the identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.
2. **Systematics**: It is a broader field derived from the Latin word '*systema*'.
3. **Broad Scope**: Systematics considers the evolutionary history and **phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships** between organisms.
4. **Modern Approach**: It doesn't just group organisms by appearance but aims to reconstruct the 'Tree of Life' based on shared ancestry.

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systematics vs classification

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