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NCERT solution

(1)

Identify the correct sequence of taxonomical categories?
(a) Species - Order - Phylum - Kingdom
(b) Genus - Species - Order - Kingdom
(c) Species - Genus - Order- Phylum



SOLUTION
(a) and (c) represent correct sequences of taxonomic categories as the correct hierarchical arrangement of taxonomic categories in ascending order is
Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
In sequence (b), species should have been followed by genus. Therefore, it does not represent the correct sequence.



                              Concept


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DEFINITION

Hierarchical of classification groups
  • Carolus von Linnaeus created a hierarchical classification system using seven taxonomic categories.
  • Kingdom - Top most taxonomic category.
  • Phylum - Term used for animals while its synonym division is used for plants.
  • Class - One or more than one order makes a class.
  • Order - One or more than one similar families constitute order.
  • Family - Collection of similar genera.
  • Genus - Group of similar species.
  • Species - Group of population which is similar in form, shape and reproductive features so that fertile sibling can be produced.
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