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What is the correct order of taxonomic categories from broadest to most specific?

  1. A
    Kingdom Class Order Family Genus Species
  2. B
    Phylum Kingdom Class Order Genus Species
  3. C
    Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
  4. D
    Species Genus Family Order Class Phylum Kingdom

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The standard biological classification hierarchy (Linnaean hierarchy) follows a specific descending order of inclusivity:Kingdom (Broadest)Phylum (or Division for plants)ClassOrderFamilyGenusSpecies (Most specific)Option (3) accurately reflects this sequence.

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What is the correct order of taxonomic categories from broadest to most specific?
A
Kingdom Class Order Family Genus Species
B
Phylum Kingdom Class Order Genus Species
C
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
D
Species Genus Family Order Class Phylum Kingdom

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