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Taxonomic Hierarchy
SpeciesGenusFamilyOrderClassPhylum/DivisionKingdom
The hierarchical system of classification from species to kingdom.
Terms:
Species
The most specific level of classification.
Genus
A group of related species.
Family
A group of related genera.
Order
A group of related families.
Class
A group of related orders.
Phylum/Division
A group of related classes.
Kingdom
The highest level of classification.
The taxonomic hierarchy is a system of classification that organizes living organisms into groups based on similarities and differences.
Common Use:
Used in biological classification to organize species.
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