Which of the following best compares aristotle's method of classifying organisms to linnaeus's classification system? aristotle categorized organisms as either plant or animal, while linnaeus sorted them based on size. aristotle created a hierarchy of life based on complexity, while linnaeus sorted organisms based on physical traits. aristotle cataloged only animals and divided them into carnivores and herbivores, while linnaeus sorted both plants and animals based on habitat. aristotle classified organisms based on geographic location, while linnaeus sorted them based on their method of obtaining food and nutrients.