Question

The basic unit of taxonomy is ___________.

Answer 1

Taxonomy:

1. The science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms is known as taxonomy.
2. Taxonomy follows a specific hierarchy to classify organisms.
3. Species is the basic unit of taxonomical classification.
4. Species is defined as a group of organisms that can naturally interbreed among themselves and can create fertile offspring.

Final answer: The basic unit of taxonomy is species.