Question

Why are the living organisms classified? I want a short to the point answer

Answer 1

Living organisms are classified because of the following reasons:

(i) Easy identification.

(ii) Study of organisms of other places.

(iii) Study of fossils

(iv) Grouping helps in study of all types of organisms whi9le it is impossible to study individually all of them.

(v) It brings out similarities and disimilarities. They help in knowing relationships among different groups.

(vi) Evolution of various taxa can be known.