Question

why are living organisms classified
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Answer 1

Answer:

• There are millions of organisms such as plants, bacteria, animal's and slime moulds etc.

• Currently 1.7 to 1.8 million living organisms have been discovered so far.

• Every year about 15000 new organisms are discovered and thousands are still unknown and are yet to be identified.

• About 1.25 million species of animals and 0.55 million species of plants have been studied, described and identified.

• Practically it is impossible to study each and every individual.

• And it's difficult to remember their names, characters and uses.

• Thus, the living organisms are classified.