Linnaeus's classification system, known as Linnaean taxonomy, categorizes organisms based on their physical traits. It involves grouping organisms into hierarchical categories that reflect their similarities and differences. The correct description of Linnaeus's classification system among the options provided is:
- Linnaean taxonomy classifies organisms into kingdoms based on physical traits.
This means that organisms are first classified into broad categories called kingdoms, which are further divided into smaller groups like phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species based on their shared characteristics. For example, animals with backbones are grouped in the kingdom Animalia, while plants are grouped in the kingdom Plantae. This system helps scientists organize and understand the diversity of life on Earth.
