Question

what is the basis of classification of organisms?

Answer 1

Species is the basic unit of classification. Organisms that share many features in common and can breed with each other and produce fertile offspring are members of the same species. Related species are grouped into a genus (plural- genera)

Answer 2

The Basis of classification are as Follows :

• Cell Structure

• Mode and Source of Nutrition

• Body Organisation.

Why do we need classification ?

Classification makes the study of a wide variety of organisms easier .

This helps us in understanding evolutionary history of organisms easily.

It helps in providing knowledge about origin and genetic relationship among organisms easily.

It provides information needed for all the branches of biology.

By studying anyone organisam of a group we are able to tell some characteristic about the other organisms in that group.