Importance of Classification

By making a comparative study and assorting the similarities and differences amongst the various varieties of species, organisms can be classified into groups or sets.

Taxonomy is a regular branch of science that is involved with the purpose of arranging or grouping organisms.

Importance of classification

• It makes the study of such a wide variety of organisms easy.

• It projects before us a good picture of all life forms at a glance.

• It helps us understand the interrelationship among different groups of organisms.

• It serves as a base for the development of other biological sciences such as biogeography etc.

• Various fields of applied biology such as agriculture, public health and environmental biology depends on classification of pests, disease vectors, pathogens and components of an ecosystem.