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Question
A named group of organisms at any taxonomic rank (e.g., a family or genus) is called a _______ (plural: taxa), and the system of naming organisms is called _______.
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A named group of organisms is called a taxon (plural: taxa), and the system of naming is called nomenclature.
Hint
Taxonomy is the science of classification, nomenclature is the system of naming.