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What is the correct taxonomic position of humans?

  1. A
    Homo sapiens, Hominidae, Primata, Mammalia, Chordata
  2. B
    Homo sapiens, Hominidae, Carnivora, Mammalia, Chordata
  3. C
    Homo sapiens, Felidae, Primata, Mammalia, Chordata
  4. D
    Homo sapiens, Canidae, Carnivora, Mammalia, Chordata

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The classification of humans (Homo sapiens) is:Phylum: Chordata (presence of notochord)Class: Mammalia (presence of mammary glands)Order: Primata (monkeys, apes, humans)Family: HominidaeGenus: Homo

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What is the correct taxonomic position of humans?
A
Homo sapiens, Hominidae, Primata, Mammalia, Chordata
B
Homo sapiens, Hominidae, Carnivora, Mammalia, Chordata
C
Homo sapiens, Felidae, Primata, Mammalia, Chordata
D
Homo sapiens, Canidae, Carnivora, Mammalia, Chordata

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