Question

Which one is a taxon?

• A. Order
• B. Family
• C. Genus
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Each unit or category of classification is termed as a taxon. It represents a rank. For example, the basic level of classification is species, followed by genus, family, order, class, phylum or division, in ascending order can all be considered taxons.

So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.