German biologist Willi Hennig (1913-1976) established the modern approach to classification in his book Phylogenetic Systematics, where he described how to classify organisms according to which of the following?

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Willi Hennig established the modern approach to classification based on the evolutionary history of organisms, a method known as phylogenetic systematics or cladistics. This approach emphasizes the importance of shared derived characteristics, or synapomorphies, in determining the relationships between organisms. It does not rely on traditional Linnaean classifications based on shared physical characteristics or location, nor does it consider convergent evolution as a defining factor in classification.

German Biologist Willi Hennig (1913-1976) Established the Modern Approach to Classification