Question

Biological classification clean introduction
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Answer 1

Biological Classification is the scientific study of arranging organisms into group and subgroup on the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities and placing the group in a hierarchy of categories. The purpose of biological classification is to organise the vast number of known plants into categories that could be named, remembered and studied.

Objectives of Classification

- To identify and describe all the possible types of species.

- To arrange the species in various categories on the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities.

- To evolve a truly natural or phylogenetic system which should indicate origin and evolution of the species.

- Helping in easy identification of organisms.