Old and New Systematics

• Mostly genetic/genomic systematics confirms classical morpho-logical systematics

• Sometimes: genetic phylogeny contradicts classical systematics

• #1 - Arthropods & Annelids: classically grouped together b/c morphological similarities: segmentationgenetic phylogeny: annelids closer related to mollusks, flatworms

• #2 - Origin of land plants and the green algae - a new kingdom?

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