There are several million different types of organisms on Earth. Which is the best way to organize them?

A.
by the name of the person who discovered them

B.
by features or characteristics they share

C.
chronologically by date of discovery

D.
numerically by their age

1 answer

The best way to organize organisms is B. by features or characteristics they share. This method, known as taxonomy, groups organisms based on shared traits and evolutionary relationships, making it easier to study their biology, ecology, and evolution.