What is the purpose of naming and classifying organisms?
1 Answer
The classification and naming of organisms is an ordered system that is intended to indicate natural and evolutionary relationships.
Explanation:
The branch of biology that deals with the conception, naming and classification of groups of living organisms is called as Taxonomy
The nomenclature of a taxon and other ranks and divisions are standardised by international bureaus and congress. This standardisation makes it possible for biologists across the world to identify a particular organism.
It is also important as classification of organisms show the relationship between the organism and its ancestors. The ranks on a taxa shows the similarities between members.
Taxonomy also provides basic understanding about the components of biodiversity which is necessary for effective decision making about conservation and sustainable use.
