MCQ
Which of the following statements are correct?

$(i)$. Genus comprises a group of related species.

$(ii)$. Taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organisms.

$(iii)$. Family comprises a group of related genera.

$(iv)$. Taxonomic category class includes related orders.

  • A
    $(i)$, $(ii)$, and $(iv)$
  • B
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$
  • $(i)$, $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(ii)$, $(iii)$ and $(iv)$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$(i)$, $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
c
The term '$taxon$' is used to refer to any rank or level or category of the classification. Based on certain observable characteristics like insects represent a group of organisms which share some common features like three pairs of jointed legs hence insects can be easily recognized and classified.

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