Taxonomy Hierarchy
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Which taxonomic rank directly lies below 'Class' in the hierarchical classification system?
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Solution
Incorrect! Answer:
Order
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: Biological classification uses a nested hierarchy of ranks.
- The Sequence: From highest (broadest) to lowest (most specific), the order is:
- Kingdom
- Phylum (in animals) / Division (in plants)
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
- Mnemonic: "King Philip Came Over For Good Soup".
- Conclusion: The rank immediately below 'Class' is Order.
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- diversity in living world
- Topic
- taxonomy hierarchy
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Order
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: Biological classification uses a nested hierarchy of ranks.
- The Sequence: From highest (broadest) to lowest (most specific), the order is:
- Kingdom
- Phylum (in animals) / Division (in plants)
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
- Mnemonic: "King Philip Came Over For Good Soup".
- Conclusion: The rank immediately below 'Class' is Order.
This easy difficulty biology question is from the chapter diversity in living world, covering the topic of taxonomy hierarchy. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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