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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

A named group at a specific level of classification, such as 'Mammalia', is called a:
Options
A Category
B Taxon
Correct Answer
C Phylum
D Rank
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the hierarchy of classification, a named group at a level, like Mammalia at the class level, is called a taxon (plural: taxa).

Hint

While 'Class' is the category, the specific name 'Mammalia' is the _____.

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