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Which of the following taxonomic ranks contains the least number of organisms?

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

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Species is the most specific (lowest) rank in the hierarchy. It includes only those organisms that are nearly identical and can interbreed, resulting in the smallest number of individuals compared to broader ranks like Genus or Phylum.

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Which of the following taxonomic ranks contains the least number of organisms?
A
Phylum
B
Genus
C
Family
D
Species

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