MCQ
$'Taxa'$ differs from $'taxon'$ due to being
  • A
    a higher taxonomic category than taxon.
  • B
    lower taxonomic category than taxon.
  • the plural of taxon.
  • D
    the singular of taxon.

Answer

Correct option: C.
the plural of taxon.
c
Taxa is a plural form of taxon. Taxon is a grouping of organisms of any level in hierarchial classification which is based on some common characteristics. It represents real biological objects placed in any category while category itself is an abstract term.

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