2.1 Kingdom Classification: Concepts

Meaning and Concept of Classification

  • Classification: Arranging organisms into groups or categories based on similarities and differences.

Need and Advantages of Classification

  • Easy Study: Makes studying diverse organisms systematic.
  • Identification: Helps identify new organisms.
  • Relationships: Reveals relationships among groups.
  • Evolutionary Studies: Provides basis for understanding evolutionary history.
  • Communication: Universal system for naming and categorizing organisms, facilitating global scientific communication.