The following table depicts plant division and the basis of classification for each division.
| Division | Basis of Classification |
| Thallophyta or Algae | Like body |
| Bryophyta | The body is divided into leaf and stem |
| Pteridophyta | The body is separated into root, stem and leaf |
| Gymnosperm | Seed-bearing, naked seeds |
| Angiosperm | Seed bearings covered seeds |
Explain how animals in Vertebrata are classified into further subgroups.
How are the criteria for deciding divisions in plants different from the criteria for deciding the subgroups among animals?
Explain the basis for grouping organisms into five kingdoms.
How would you choose between two characteristics to be used for developing a hierarchy in classification?
What are the advantages of classifying organisms?