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Hierarchy of Classification

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Closely related species resembling each other are grouped together into a ______.

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Living world is classified into different kingdoms for easier understanding.
The hierarchy of classification is Species<Genus<Family<Order<Class<Phylum/Division<Kingdom.
The genus is the group which constitutes of the organisms which have related characters.

Final answer: Closely related species resembling each other are grouped together into a Genus.

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