Questions and Answers
What is the taxonomic rank that is either the highest rank or, in the three-domain system, the rank below domain?
What taxonomic rank is below kingdom and above class?
Phylum
What is the taxonomic rank that fits between phylum and order?
Class
What taxonomic rank is generally below the class?
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What is the taxonomic rank that contains one or more genera?
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What taxonomic category ranks below a family and above a species?
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What is the lowest taxonomic rank?
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Study Notes
Taxonomic Classification System
- Kingdom: Highest taxonomic rank or second to domain in the three-domain system; kingdoms are further divided into smaller groups.
- Phylum: Taxonomic rank situated below kingdom and above class, grouping organisms that share fundamental similarities.
- Class: Rank within the taxonomic hierarchy, placed between phylum and order; encompasses various organisms that share characteristics.
- Order: Rank below class, grouping together families with shared attributes or features.
- Family: Taxonomic rank that includes one or more genera; it categorizes organisms with common characteristics.
- Genus: Rank below family and above species; consists of a group of species that share similar characteristics.
- Species: Lowest taxonomic rank; represents the basic unit of classification, identifying individual organisms that can interbreed.
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Explore the hierarchical classification system in biology with these flashcards. Learn about key taxonomic ranks including kingdom, phylum, and class. Perfect for studying biology concepts and understanding organism classification.
