Classification systems are used by biologists to give an organisation structure to the study of living organisms

• Because of the immense diversity of living species, classification schemes are needed to group common organisms for further study
  

Classification systems in biology provide value because:

• They allow for the identification and comparison of organisms based on recognised characteristics
  

• They allows all organisms to be named according to a globally recognised scheme
  

• They can show how closely related organisms are, allowing for the prediction of evolutionary links
  

• They make it easier to collect, sort and group information about newly discovered organisms
  

Classification Scheme