BIOLOGY

Classification of living things is defined as the grouping of living things according to their similar characteristics.                         Taxonomy   Taxonomy is a branch of biology that deals with the classification of all living things. It identifies, categorizes, and names all living things. The scientists who study taxonomy are called taxonomists. The first scientist who developed the first system of classification was  Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778).   Reasons for classification of living things 1. To put every living organism into a systematic order or specific group  2. For easy identification of similar living things  3. To show the relationship between different categories of living organisms  4. To show evolutionary trends in different groups of living organisms  5. To trace the geographical distribution of living organisms  6. For easy reference  7. For easy...

BIOLOGY is coined from two Greek words: 'bios'  means life and ' logos'  which means to study. Biology can be defined as the study of life. Biology can also be defined as the study of plants and animals.                  Branches of Biology  Biology is grouped into two major branches, namely: a . Zoology: Zoology is the study of animals b. Botany: Botany is the study of plants Other branches of biology are  1. Physiology: Physiology is the study of how living things function. 2. Anatomy:  Anatomy is the study of the internal structure of living things  3. Ecology: Ecology is the study of living things and their environment. 4. Morphology: Morphology is the study of external features of living things  5. Genetics: Genetics is the study of heredity and variation in living things  6. Histology: Histology is the study of tissues  7. Cytology: Cytology is the study of cells 8.  ...