The lowest hierarchical level in taxonomy is the , which consists of organisms that can interbreed and produce a fertile offspring.
A
class
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B
genus
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C
species
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Solution
The correct option is C species Species is the lowest level of taxonomic hierarchy.
Organisms that belong to the same species can breed among themselves to produce a fertile offspring.