Question

What are the difficulties that you would face in classification of animals, if common fundamental features are not taken into account?

Answer 1

For the classification of living organisms, common fundamental characteristics are considered.

If we consider specific characteristics, then each organism will be placed in a separate group and the entire objective of classification would not be achieved.

Classification of animals is also important in comparing different organisms and judging their individual evolutionary significance. If only a single characteristic is considered, then this objective would not be achieved.