Question

A taxon is:

• A. a group of related families
• B. a group of related species
• C. a group of related classes
• D. a taxonomic group of any ranking

Answer 1

The correct option is D a taxonomic group of any ranking

A taxon is referred to as a unit in the classification that may represent any level of category in the hierarchical classification of organisms. Thus, it can be said that a taxonomic group of any rank that is sufficiently distinct to be worthy of being assigned to a definite category is a taxon. For example, Bryophyta, Zea mays all are taxons.