This PPT will help you to understand the terms Classification and taxonomy in short.

1. CLASSIFICATION AND
TAXONOMY

2. Method of arranging organisms into groups or sets on
the basis of similarities and differences

3. Systematic arrangement of organisms
Evolutionary differences
Inter-relationship among different organisms
Forms base for biological science i.e., biogeography
helps
in

4. Definition: The science of identification nomenclature and classification of organisms
TAXONOMY
Father of taxonomy: Carolus Lannaeus
• All living organisms can be classified into
different taxa and process of classification
is taxonomy
Kingdom
Phylum (animals) /
Division ( plants)
Class
Order
Genus
Family
Species

5. Definition: The science of identification nomenclature and classification of organisms
TAXONOMY
Father of taxonomy: Carolus Lannaeus
Main goal of taxonomist
to identify the species (basic unit of
classification)