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Briefly describe the importance of classification.
Solution
Importance of classification
Classification is the method of organising or arranging organisms into separate groups on the basis of similarities and differences. It is a very important branch of science that deals with systematic arrangement of living organisms for further studies.
Classification of organisms is important because of the following reasons:
(i) It helps in studying wide variety of living organisms.
(ii) It provides a clear picture of all life forms before us.
(iii) It helps in understanding the inter-relationship among different groups of organisms.
(iv) It provides a base for the development of other biological sciences.
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