EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing and classifying organisms and includes all plants, animals and microorganisms of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major taxonomic ranks are Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. These ranks have been used to describe and understand major animal groups for a long time, and many people are taught about animal natural history through these traditional ranks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Linnaeus’ hierarchical system of classification includes seven levels. They are, from largest to smallest, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. 2. In taxonomic nomenclature, each level is called a taxon (plural: taxa) or taxonomic category.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Taxonomic hierarchy is the process of arranging various organisms into successive levels of the biological classification either in a decreasing or an increasing order from kingdom to species and vice versa.” Each of this level of the hierarchy is called the taxonomic category or rank.

Detailed explanation-5: -Types of Taxonomy: There are three types of taxonomy: Artificial system, Natural system and Phylogenetic system. Artificial system: It is based on observable characteristics. It is used for a limited purpose where speed and convenience are essential. Natural system: It is based on large number of characters.