What fundamental traits did Linnaeus use to separate plants from animals?

1 Answer
Jul 28, 2017

Fundamental Traits Used By Linnaeus-

  • Animals are Mobile Organisms who use Food for energy.
  • Plants are Green; Photosynthetic Organisms who acquire energy from sun.*

Explanation:

*Sunlight

  • Photosynthesis => Preparing Food From Sunlight With the Help of Chlorophyll Pigments.

{If Doubt on Mobile And Motile}

Motile vs Mobile

  • Mobile-
    Capable of
    Being moved.

Eg=> Rock-can be pushed to make it move .

  • Motile-
    Ability to Move
    on its own.

Eg=> Human-can move on his own.