Question

Why do we need to classify organisms? Write the significance of classifying organisms.

Answer 1

By classifying organisms, it is easier and more convenient to study their characteristics. They are put in groups with similar features.

Significance of classification:

• Classification is a tool which helps us to deal with a great diversity of living forms.
• It helps in the identification of living organisms as well as in understanding the diversity of living organisms.
• It enables us to understand how complex organisms evolve from simpler organisms.
• To understand and study the features, similarities and differences between different living organisms, they are grouped under different categories.