Question

2. As we go from species to kingdom
in a taxonomic hierarchy, the number
of common characteristics
O will decrease
will increase
O remains same
O may increase or decrease
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Answer 1

The correct option is 1) will decrease

Explanation:

• Organisms are classified in different taxas based on their similarities or differences.

• As we move down the taxonomic hierarchy from kingdom to species, the common characteristics increase.

• For example, the kingdom animilia will contain all animals but the class mammalia will contain animals which are mammals only.

• Hence, the specificity increases from Kingdom to species in the taxonomic hierarchy.