Question

Arrange the hierarchy of classification in the descending order.

• A. Kingdom
• B. Phylum
• C. Class
• D. Order
• E. Family

Answer 1

The correct descending sequence of taxonomic categories (also known as the taxonomic hierarchy) is kingdom, phylum or division, class, order, family, genus, and species. The higher ranks give a more general description. Description of life forms becomes more specific as we descend down the hierarchy.