What are the major divisions of classification, classify man.
The major divisions of classification are: (i) Kingdom:- It is the highest category of classification. There are 2 kingdoms Animal, the major divisions of the classification plant kingdom. (ii) Phylum:- A group of closely related classes having certain common characters. (iii) Class:- A group of closely related orders having certain common characters. (iv) Order:- A group of closely related families having certain common characters. (v) Family:- A group of closely related genera having certain common characters. (vi) Genus:- A group of closely related species having certain common characters. (vii) Species:- Individuals having certain common characters. Classification of man:- Kingdom- Animalia Phylum- Chordata Class- Mammalia Order- Primates Family- Hominidae Genus- Homo Species- Sapiens
