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Each taxonomic category in the hierarchy of classification is also called:
Each taxonomic category in the hierarchy of classification is also called:
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The correct option is D Taxon
Each level in the taxonomic hierarchy is also called a category.
Kingdom is the largest category while species is the smallest. Each category represents a unit of classification.
Genus is a category composed of a group of related species. An example is the genus Solanum, which includes many related species such as S. lycopersicum (tomato) and S. tuberosum (potato).
Each level in the taxonomic hierarchy is also called a category.
Kingdom is the largest category while species is the smallest. Each category represents a unit of classification.
Genus is a category composed of a group of related species. An example is the genus Solanum, which includes many related species such as S. lycopersicum (tomato) and S. tuberosum (potato).
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