Classification of Living Things
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 6.1.1
Classification of Living Things
Living things are grouped based on what they look like or what features they have. This grouping is called classification.
The system of classification
- Carl Linnaeus devised the system of classification.
- The grouping applies to all living things.
- This includes animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms.
Kingdoms
- The first major groups of classifications are called 'Kingdoms'.
- Example: The Animal Kingdom groups all animals.
- Some organisms are difficult to classify as they have features from different Kingdoms.
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