Here's why:
* Hierarchical System: The modern classification system is hierarchical, meaning it organizes life into increasingly specific groups.
* Levels: These groups, or levels, are:
* Domain
* Kingdom
* Phylum
* Class
* Order
* Family
* Genus
* Species
* Species Definition: A species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
While there are sometimes sub-species classifications, the species level is the most fundamental and universally recognized unit in modern taxonomy.