Question

A cohort is a group correlated with

• A. Order.
• B. Genera
• C. Species
• D. Families

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Families

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In taxonomic rank, cohort refers to a group of animals of the same species and is recognized by common characteristics.
2. The literal meaning of the word ‘cohort’ is a group of people with shared characteristics.
3. In the hierarchy of taxonomy, the cohort is a term correlated with family.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Order is a rank of families, sharing similar characters.

Option B:

Genera is a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than a family and larger than a species.

Option C:

Species is a smallest rank in taxonomy and each organism of a species has similar characteristics.

Final answer: A cohort is a group correlated with families.