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Classification

What is classification of living and non-living things
Basis for classifying living and non-living things
Historical Background of classification

Classification
  • Definition: Classification is the systematic grouping of living and non-living things based on their similarities and differences.
Basis for Classification
  • Morphology: Structure and form of organisms.
  • Function: Roles and functions in the environment.
  • Genetics: Genetic similarities and differences.
  • Ecological Roles: Position in the ecosystem (e.g., producers, consumers, decomposers).
Historical Background of Classification
  • Aristotle: One of the earliest systems, categorizing animals based on habitat.
  • Linnaeus: Developed binomial nomenclature and a hierarchical system of classification.
  • Modern Classification: Uses evolutionary relationships and genetic information.
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