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Which taxonomic rank includes species that are more closely related: Family or Order?

  1. A
    Family
  2. B
    Order
  3. C
    Both are equally specific
  4. D
    Neither is relevant to classification

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As you move down the hierarchy, the groups become more specific. Since Family is a lower level than Order, the organisms grouped within a Family share a higher number of characteristics and are more closely related.

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Which taxonomic rank includes species that are more closely related: Family or Order?
A
Family
B
Order
C
Both are equally specific
D
Neither is relevant to classification

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