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The Natural system of classification, which considers key traits of organisms to highlight their natural relationships and group similarities, was proposed by which scientists?

1. Linnaeus
2. Bentham and Hooker
3. Theophrastus
4. Pliny the Elder

Correct answer: Bentham and Hooker

Solution

George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker proposed the Natural System of Classification, which considers multiple characteristics to establish natural relationships among organisms. This system is widely recognized for its scientific approach.

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