why do biologists use a classification system to study the diversite of life?
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In order to show relationships, and in order to organize the naming and understanding of life.
Modern classifications are based on our best guess of evolutionary relationships (look up "systematics" and "taxonomy" on Wikipedia), and help us to know what critters and plants there are on the planet, what used to be on the planet, and which ones are more closely related.
Modern classifications are based on our best guess of evolutionary relationships (look up "systematics" and "taxonomy" on Wikipedia), and help us to know what critters and plants there are on the planet, what used to be on the planet, and which ones are more closely related.