Identify from the following the only category that has a real existence.
A
Phylum
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B
Kingdom
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C
Genus
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D
Species
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Solution
The correct option is D Species Species is the basic unit of classification. Members of species are very similar to each other. They are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
Rest of the categories like Kingdom, Phylum, and Genus comprises different species grouped together only for hierarchical classification.