Early systems of classification were primarily based on:
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Correct answer: The uses or 'utilities' of various organisms
In early times, humans needed to classify organisms for their basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. Therefore, the earliest classifications were based on the utility of organisms rather than biological traits.
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