scientific taxonomy

Scientific taxonomy is the system governments and scientists use to organize and classify living organisms. It groups related species together based on shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships. The main categories include domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This system helps us identify, name, and understand the diversity of life on Earth, providing a universal language for scientists worldwide. For example, humans are classified as Homo sapiens, where "Homo" is the genus and "sapiens" is the species. This structured approach reveals connections among organisms and supports biological research.