Classification is important because it allows scientists to identify,
group, and properly name organisms via a standardized system (Linnaeus
Taxonomy); based on similarities found in the organisms DNA/RNA
(genetics), Adaptations (Evolution), and Embryonic development
(Embryology) to other known organisms to better study and understand the
new organism as a whole. In order to do this it is very important for scientists to have first
agreed upon a standardized system or approach to naming and
classifying an organism because without it unknown organisms could be
classified differently around the world creating confusion. However, by only using the modern international taxonomic approach
(domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) first
proposed by Linnaeus, all organisms are named and grouped in the same
manner making them more easy to study and keep track of.