Diversity in the Living World

The chapter describes living organisms that are part of biodiversity. These organisms are classified and named scientifically. It also teaches us the three domains of life, taxonomy, systematics, and the tools to study taxonomy.

The chapter reveals that all living organisms are categorised based on several factors. There are systems of classification that have evolved over the years. It gives a detailed description of these classifications along with merits and demerits.

In this chapter, students will learn about the plant kingdom, its features, characteristics, importance, etc. The plant kingdom is divided into five major groups: Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms.

This chapter imparts knowledge on the categorisation of the animal kingdom and the methods used. The animal kingdom is classified based on cell aggregation. It gives detailed explanations, including characteristics and differences.