what is taxonomic categories
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Various ranks or level in classification is termed as taxonomic categories.
The various taxonomic categories are listed below :
- Species
- Genera
- Family
- Order
- Class
- Phylum or Division
- Kingdom
Species is a group of organisms similar to each other that can interbreed within themselves. It is said to be the lowest taxon.
Genus is a group of related species which have more characteristics in common. The organisms of same genera can be said to be of "closely related species".
Family is a group of organisms which have less number of similarities between them in comparison to genus and species. The organisms of same family can be said to be of "closely related genera".
Order is a group of organisms which exhibit less number of similarities than family. The organisms of same order can be said to be of "closely related family".
Class is a category of organisms of "closely related orders".
Phylum or Division is a category which includes organisms of "closely related classes". The phylum is for animals whereas division is for plants.
Kingdom is the highest category and is the assemblage of phylum or division.