Different Systems of Organisms Classification
Different categorization systems exist, each with its own set of rules and standards for classifying and arranging living things.
- Linnaean System of Classification: It was developed by Carl Linnaeus and classify the organisms based on similar morphological characteristics.
- Whittaker’s five kingdom classification: It was developed by Robert H. Whittaker and classify organism on the basis on factors including cell structure, body organization, manner of nourishment, reproduction, and evolutionary links.
- Three Domain Classification: It is a modern system of Classification and based on genetic characteristics into bacteria, archaea and eukarya.
Why are Living Organisms Classified?
Living organisms are classified for many reasons such as organizing diversity, nomenclature, understanding of the evolutionary relationship between organisms, identifying characteristics, conservation, and biodiversity of organisms, for education and research purposes and their applications in different fields. Living organisms are classified because the major purposes of classifying living organisms are to prevent misunderstanding, facilitate the study of living organisms, and reveal the relationships between different living organisms.
Table of Content
- Why are Living Organisms Classified?
- Why it is Important to Classify Living Organisms?
- What is Classification?
- Modern System of Living Organisms Classification
- Different Systems of Organisms Classification
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