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In biological taxonomy, organisms are classified into hierarchical ranks from broadest to most specific. Which taxonomic level is situated directly between Kingdom and Class?

  1. A
    Order
  2. PhylumAnswer
  3. C
    Family
  4. D
    Genus

Answer

Phylum
In the standard biological classification system, organisms within a Kingdom are grouped into Phyla (singular: Phylum), which are then further divided into Classes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the sequential ranks of the Linnaean classification hierarchy from broadest to most specific.
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
This standard biological hierarchy defines the order and grouping of living organisms.
2
Identify the taxonomic category that falls directly between Kingdom and Class.
Phylum is positioned immediately under Kingdom and directly precedes Class.
Each Kingdom is divided into Phyla, which are in turn subdivided into Classes.

Key Concept

Linnaean taxonomic hierarchy order
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Taxonomy and Classification

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