Question

Describe the hierarchical system of classification currently being followed.

Answer 1

Domain- Broadest level covering similar Kingdoms together.

Kingdom- Placing similar Phylum together with similar characters.

Phylum/ Division- Placing similar Class together with similar characters.

• In animal it is Phylum.
• In plant it is Division.

Class-Placing similar order together with similar characters.

Order-Placing similar family together with similar characters.

Family-Placing similar Genus together with similar characters.

Genus-Placing similar Species together with similar characters.

Species-Placing similar individuals together with similar characters which can interbreed.