Describe the steps involved in the classification of an organism.

1.	Describe the steps involved in the classification of an organism.
Answer» The following are steps involved in classifying an organism The organism has to be described for all its morphological and other characteristics Based on its characteristics; it is identified for its similarities or differences to any known group or taxon It is then placed in a known taxon based on its similar characters If it is different from the ones already described anywhere in the world, it is placed in a new group and then named. If the organism has not been described before, it is given a new name; or its correct name is determined.

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The following are steps involved in classifying an organism

The organism has to be described for all its morphological and other characteristics

Based on its characteristics; it is identified for its similarities or differences to any known group or taxon

It is then placed in a known taxon based on its similar characters

If it is different from the ones already described anywhere in the world, it is placed in a new group and then named.

If the organism has not been described before, it is given a new name; or its correct name is determined.

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