1. Identification: This involves determining the specific species to which an organism belongs. This is done by examining the organism's characteristics, comparing it to known descriptions, and using tools like dichotomous keys or DNA analysis.

2. Classification: This involves placing the identified organism into a hierarchical system of categories based on shared characteristics. This system starts with broad categories like domain and kingdom, and narrows down to increasingly specific categories like phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

So, to summarize:

* Identification: Figuring out *what* the organism is.

* Classification: Figuring out *where* the organism belongs in the larger scheme of life.