Biology GCSE
classification systems
What classification systems means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of classification systems
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Systems that group organisms, having transitioned from artificial systems based on observable morphological traits to natural phylogenetic systems reflecting evolutionary lineage.
Topics that use classification systems
- Natural selection and evolution (OCR GCSE)
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