Question

How classification and evolution are related to each other?

Answer 1

• Classification is the systematic grouping of organisms based on structural or functional similarities (evolutionary relationships).
• This type of classification is also called phylogenetic classification.
• Classification shows how organisms are closely related to each other.
• Evolutionary relationships among organisms can be traced by homologous organs (functionally dissimilar but structurally similar organs) and analogous organs (anatomical dissimilarity).