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From kingdom to species
 

Option: 1

Number of similar characteristics decreases


Option: 2

Number of similar characteristics increases


Option: 3

Number of members decrease


Option: 4

Both a and c


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Taxonomic Hierarchy (Taxonomic categories)

  • It refers to the classification of organisms in a hierarchical manner in the definite sequence of categories starting from the kingdom and going to species. 
  • These specific categories are called taxonomic categories. This hierarchy is also called Linnaeus hierarchy.
  • The number of similar characters increases when we go from kingdom to species. 
  • There are a total of seven taxonomic categories.
  • Kingdom
  • Phylum or Division
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species

 

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 Kingdom is the highest taxon that has the most diverse forms. Similar characters increase as we move down the hierarchy.

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