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The smallest taxon is called
The smallest taxon is called
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The correct option is D Species
The Linnaean system of classification consists of a hierarchy of graded taxonomic (named) ranks that are called as taxa. Species is the smallest and basic or fundamental unit of classification, which comprises of organisms sharing similar characteristics and capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
So, the correct answer is option D.
The Linnaean system of classification consists of a hierarchy of graded taxonomic (named) ranks that are called as taxa. Species is the smallest and basic or fundamental unit of classification, which comprises of organisms sharing similar characteristics and capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
So, the correct answer is option D.
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