Systematics differs from Taxonomy in that it also considers:
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Correct answer: Evolutionary relationships between organisms
While taxonomy deals with identification and naming, systematics has a broader scope that includes the study of evolutionary histories (phylogeny) and comparative relationships among organisms.
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