Question

Find out the correct sequence in ascending order of hierarchy.

• A. Phylum, Class, Family, Species, Order
• B. Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class
• C. Species, Genus, Phylum, Family, Class
• D. Class, Family, Species, Genus, Order

Answer 1

The correct option is B Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class

Species is the smallest unit of classification. The genus includes more than one species. The various genus comprises a family. Many families make an order. The class is on the higher taxonomic level than order and includes many orders.

So, the correct option is 'Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class'.