Question

What is hierarchy in biology?

Answer 1

Hierarchy

1. It refers to the taxonomical classification of living organisms in different levels of complexity.
2. The levels of classification include Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
3. The kingdom is the greatest level of classification, and it is subdivided into subgroups at numerous levels.
4. The next level of classification is phylum which is more specific needs.
5. The most general rank in the taxonomic hierarchy was the class before the introduction of the phylum.
6. Order is more specific than class.
7. The family involves different genera that share a few similarities.
8. A group of similar species forms a genus.
9. The lowest level of the hierarchy is species.