Question

How are the areas of study of evolution and classification interlinked?

Answer 1

Organisms differ in their forms, structure and mode of living. Hence based on their similarities they should be grouped. The grouping of related organisms help us in studying their evolutionary relationships.. Classification is the division of organisms on the basis of characteristics into groups and sub groups.

Answer 2

Evolution and classification are interlinked with each other. Classification is the most important term to explain evolution. Classification is based on the similarities and differences between two species or among two organisms. More closer the characteristics are, the more closer is the evolution and more chances are to remain in the same group of classification. We can appreciate that classification of species is in fact a reflection of their evolutionary relationship.