Question

Hierarchical classification refers to

Answer 1

Hierarchy refers to the taxonomic classification of living organisms in successive levels of complexity. The highest rank in such a classification “Kingdom” while “species” is the lowest. Hierarchy can be classified into two types namely obligate hierarchy and intermediary hierarchy.

Answer 2

Answer:

HIERARCHICAL CLASSIFICATION

Explanation:

Hierarchy refers to the taxonomic classification of living organisms in successive levels of complexity. The highest rank in such a classification “Kingdom” while “species” is the lowest. Hierarchy can be classified into two types namely obligate hierarchy and intermediary hierarchy.

The domain is the highest rank in the hierarchy followed by division or kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Species is the lowest rank in the hierarchy.