What is classification?

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What is classification? Classification is the grouping of organisms according to their characteristics. Qn. What are living things? Living things are things that have life. Characteristics of living things

• Living things reproduce.
• Living things respond to stimuli.
• Living things respire.
• Living things feed.
• Living things grow.
• Living things excrete.
• Living things move / locomote.
• Groups of living things
  Living things are grouped into major groups called Kingdoms.

Qn. Identify five groups/ Kingdoms of living things.

• Animal kingdom
• Plant kingdom
• Fungi kingdom
• Bacteria kingdom
• Protoctista kingdom
• ANIMALS KINGDOM
  • Animals are classified according to their characteristics.
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  Qn. What is classification of animals?
  • Classification of animals is the grouping of animals according to their characteristics.
• Qn. Give one reason why animals are classified.
  • For identification
• Qn. Give different factors considered when classifying animals.
  • The way animals move.
  • The way animals reproduce.
  • The habitat of animals.