MCQ
Which one of the following is the hierarchical sequence?
  • A
    Phylum, class, order, family.
  • B
    Phylum, division, family, class.
  • C
    Genus, species, order, family.
  • D
    Division, order, class, genus.

Answer

  1. Phylum, class, order, family.

Explanation:

Hierarchy is the arrangement of organisms in a definite sequence of categories depending upon their relative dimensions.

The hierarchy include seven categories: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species.

The categories are arranged in a descending sequence.

The hierarchical system of classification was introduced by Linnaeus.

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