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Taxonomic Hierarchy

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In taxonomic hierarchy, various categories are arranged in _______ series.

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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.
So, the correct option is 'Descending'.

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