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The lowest category in taxonomic hierarchy is

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Phylum
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Subspecies
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Species
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Variety
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Solution

The correct option is B Species
  • Species is a group of actually or potentially inbreeding population reproductively isolated from other such groups.
  • It is the lowest taxonomic characteristics.
  • Kingdom → Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species
  • It consists of individuals which have fundamental similarities and can be distinguished from other closely related species due to distinct morphological characters.
So, the correct option is 'Species'.

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