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Which of the following statements about taxonomic hierarchy is correct?

  1. A
    Lower taxonomic levels have more similarities among organisms
  2. B
    Higher taxonomic levels have more similarities among organisms
  3. C
    Species is the broadest taxonomic category
  4. D
    Phylum includes fewer organisms than Family

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As you move from Kingdom down to Species, the number of shared characteristics increases. Therefore, organisms in a Genus or Species share much more in common than those only in the same Phylum.

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Which of the following statements about taxonomic hierarchy is correct?
A
Lower taxonomic levels have more similarities among organisms
B
Higher taxonomic levels have more similarities among organisms
C
Species is the broadest taxonomic category
D
Phylum includes fewer organisms than Family

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