2006-10-16 02:10:08 · 4 answers · asked by liam c 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Scientists classify organisms in order to understand their characteristics.
characteristics are traits that organisms exhibit. Characteristics can either be physical, like a dog's tail, or they can be a part of a creature's personality. For instance, the fact that cats don't really like water is characteristic of that species.
2006-10-16 02:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did your mum give you a name? So she would know you from other kids.
If things have names we can study the relationshp between them and watch any changes.
2006-10-16 09:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by johnno K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it helps us to understand the relationships between them.
2006-10-16 09:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Well, said Alberto 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because we need to describe them and they fall into groups
2006-10-16 09:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋