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Describe the steps involved in the classification of an organism.

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The following are steps involved in classifying an organism .
(a) The organism has to be described for all its morphological and other characteristics.
(b) Based on its characteristics. It is identified for its similarities and differences to any known group or taxon.
(c) It is then placed in a known taxon based on its smilar characters.
(d) If it different from the zones already described anywere in the world , it is placed in a new group and then given a new name (in latin) .
(e) If the organism has not been described before, it is given a new name , or its correct name is determined .
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