Question

How would you choose between two characteristics to be used for developing a hierarchy of classification?

Answer 1

arranging them into groups according to the characteristics they have:
types of cellular organization
body organization
modes of obtaining food

Answer 2

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The characteristics which is dependent on the previous one and would decide the variety in the next level should be chosen for developing a hierarchy in classification.