The main purpose of classification of organisms _____________.
To locate animals
To study facts of evolution
To establish relationships
To study ecology of animals
A
To locate animals
B
To study facts of evolution
C
To establish relationships
D
To study ecology of animals
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Classification is the process of arranging and grouping organisms based on their structure, character, adaptation and embryonic development. It helps to establish the relationship between organisms and also to understand the factors that lead to evolution.
For example, flatworms and roundworms have the same basic characteristics so they are known as helminths but as they have different body design so they are classified as Platyhelminthes and Nematoda. Therefore, they are classified on the basis of similarities and dissimilarities.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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