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Question
Group of organisms at any particular level in a classification system is called a: a. genus b. taxon c. species d. phylum
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A taxon (plural: taxa) is a general term for any group of organisms recognized as a formal unit at any level of a hierarchical classification (e.g., a species, a genus, a family, an order are all taxa).
Hint
It's the general name for any named group in the classification system.