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Briefly describe the importance of classification.

Importance of classification:

● Classification makes the study of wide variety of organisms easier and systematic.


● It reveals relationship among the various groups of organisms.


● Classification gives information about the organisms which do not occur in one's locality.


● It helps to establish a hierarchy of groups of organisms.


● It provides a base for the study of other branches of biology.


● Classification reveals evolution trends by showing gradually increasing complexity of structure in various groups of organisms.


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