Why do scientists sort animals by structural characteristics rather than physical appearance or behavioural characteristics?
If scientists classify animals by physical or structural similarities, it is easier to sort, index and classify using a set of logical scientific names than if they attempt to sort them any other way. Often it is done differently in ‘layperson’s terms’. ie. Dog breeds are often sorted based on size, region of origin or use (‘Toy’ breeds, Germanic-origin breeds, gundogs breeds) although all domestic dogs are the same species.
