1.

Q.6) State the hierarchy of classification.

Answer»

What is a Hierarchy?

In biology, hierarchy refers to the taxonomical classification of living organisms in successive levels of complexity. “Kingdom” is the highest rank in such a classification while “species” is the lowest.

In other words, a hierarchy is an arrangement of categories in an increasing or decreasing order – from kingdom to species or vice-versa.

Hierarchy Classification

Obligate hierarchy: A classification where the order is followed strictly from kingdom to species or vice-versa.

Intermediary hierarchy:It does not follow the order and can be added to the categories in the obligate list like the subdivision, subspecies, superfamily, suborder, and superclass.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions