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Which of the following statements about taxonomic hierarchy is correct?

  1. A
    Family includes multiple Orders.
  2. B
    Genus is ranked higher than Family.
  3. C
    Species is the most specific category in classification.
  4. D
    Kingdom is the lowest category in taxonomy.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In the taxonomic hierarchy:Kingdom is the highest (broadest) rank.Species is the lowest (most specific) rank.Multiple Families make up an Order.Multiple Genera make up a Family.
Therefore, Species is the most specific category.

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

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