Question

Aristotle classify plants into
a. Trees
b. Shrubs
c. Trees, shrubs and herbs
d. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The greatest contribution to biology history and zoology for the classification of species was given by Aristotle. He made his best and excellent discoveries in the philosophy and science fields. He was from Greece. Overall the father of biology is Aristotle.

Complete answer:
The living organism’s arrangement into groups which are based on the similarities and dissimilarities between them is called classification. These were put in the hierarchy of taxonomy is called a kingdom, genus, species, etc. The scientific basis of classification was first given by Aristotle. There are two groups of a living organism which are classified by Aristotle named as plants and animals. The plant group is further divided into trees, shrubs, and herbs by Aristotle on the simple morphological characters’ basis.

> Trees are the bigger plants that provide us oxygen, a shelter for animals, store carbon dioxide, and give life to the world’s wildlife. They help to clean the air so that we can breathe properly, filter drinking water so that we drink uncontaminated water, and provide habitat to more than 80% of terrestrial biodiversity of the world.

> The small to medium-sized woody plants that are perennial are called shrubs or bush. They consist of woody stems above the ground. The height of shrubs is shorter than trees approx. less than 6m – 10m tall. For example – lemon, tulsi, rose, pomegranate, jasmine, etc.

> The plants which are smaller in size than shrubs are called herbs. They consist of a single stem. They can be annual, biennial, and perennial. The stems of herbs are soft and non-woody. For example – rice, wheat, onion, etc.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The plants provide so many things to humans, animals, and even other plants also. Aristotle was the scientist who tells everything about plants and animals. The plants are the only thing on the planet that always gives us and never demands or expects anything from anyone on this planet. They save a numerous amount of biodiversity in the whole world.