Question 3 of 10 2 Points
What is the term for classifying and grouping organisms?
O A. Outgrouping
B. Taxonomy
O O
O C. Linnaeus
O D. Ancestor

B. Taxonomy

Explanation:

Taxonomy is a term used in biological sciences. It is defined as the grouping together or classification of living organisms such as Plants, Animals and Microorganisms in specific categories or groups based on similarities in certain characteristics or morphology which they share.

Carl Linnaeus a scientist (botanist) from Sweden has been described or named as the Father of Taxonomy. This is because created what is known as the Linnaean Taxonomy system in which organisms are classified and named.

Living Organisms are classified into ranks or hierarchy listed below:

a) Domain

b) Kingdom

c) Phylum(for Animals) or Division (for Plants)

d) Class

e) Order

f) Family

g) Genus

h) Species.