General Science || Classification of living things

What does classification mean?

                   Classification means sorting out things into groups on the basis of similarities and differences among them.

Define the classification of living things.

            There are millions of living organisms in our world. Scientists have grouped them on the basis of similarities in their characteristics. Grouping of living organisms on the basis of similarities and differences in their characteristics is called the classification of living things.

Describe the need and importance of classification?

            Classification of living things is essential for making their study more accessible. During classification, scientists examine the characteristics of an unfamiliar organism and find its proper group. They also suggest names for the organism for its identification. 

What are the cells?

              The bodies of all living things are made up of tiny units called cells.

What are unicellular organisms?

            The organisms whose bodies consist of a single cell are called unicellular organisms.

What are unicellular organisms?

            The organisms whose bodies are made up of more than one cell are called multicellular organisms.

What are the major groups of living things?

            Nowadays, scientists classify living things into five main groups called kingdoms. These kingdoms are named Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae. Examples of living things that belong to these kingdoms are as under:

Kingdom            Example

Monera    -----    Bacteria

Protista     -----    Algae     

Fungi     -----      Yeast 

Animalia  -----    Animals 

Plantae  -----  Plants