MCQ
In taxonomic hierarchy family comes between
  • A
    class and order.
  • B
    division and class.
  • C
    genus and species.
  • D
    order and genus.

Answer

D. order and genus
Explanation:
Taxonomic hierarchy is the arrangement of various taxa. Carl Linnaeus developed a hierarchical system for organising living organisms in which highest rank was given to kingdom, followed subsequently by phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Species was Linnaeus's least inclusive level of classification and includes all organisms of similar morphologies that can interbreed and produce viable offspring. According to the given hierarchical system, family comes between order and genus.

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