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What is the basic unit of Linnaeus's system of classification?


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Species

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Genus

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Order

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Family

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Solution

The correct option is A

Species


Species is the basic unit of classification. It is the smallest group in the order of hierarchy. It is often defined as a group of individuals with similar characteristics, where they can interbreed to produce fertile offsprings.


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