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Which of the following statements about taxonomic classification is correct?

  1. A
    Order is ranked higher than Family in the taxonomic hierarchy.
  2. B
    Family includes multiple Orders.
  3. C
    Genus is ranked higher than Order.
  4. D
    Species is the broadest category in classification.

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The hierarchy is . Thus, Order is ranked higher (more inclusive) than Family.

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Which of the following statements about taxonomic classification is correct?
A
Order is ranked higher than Family in the taxonomic hierarchy.
B
Family includes multiple Orders.
C
Genus is ranked higher than Order.
D
Species is the broadest category in classification.

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