Question

Identify the correct sequence of taxonomical category

• A. Species $\to$ order $\to$phylum $\to$kingdom
• B. Genus $\to$ species $\to$ order $\to$ kingdom
• C. Genus $\to$ species $\to$ phylum $\to$ order
• D. Genus $\to$ species $\to$ kingdom $\to$ phylum

Answer 1

The correct option is A Species $\to$ order $\to$phylum $\to$kingdom

A taxonomic category is a rank or level in the hierarchical classification of organisms. There are seven obligate categories and some intermediate categories. The seven obligate categories include- kingdom, division or phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. The classification of organisms in a definite sequence of hierarchy category is called hierarchy of categories. The correct sequence of taxonomical category is as follows:

Species $\to$ Genus $\to$ Family $\to$ Order $\to$ Class $\to$ Phylum $\to$ Kingdom

So, correct option is (A).