The basic unit of classification is
Species
Genus
Family
Phylum
Related Questions
Which of the following is not a valid reason why the morphological species concept can be problematic?
It can be difficult to distinguish between intraspecific variation and interspecific differences.
Cryptic species may be morphologically identical but reproductively isolated.
It requires detailed genetic analysis.
Morphological traits can be influenced by environmental factors leading to phenotypic plasticity.
A species is a group of organisms which
Can interbreed freely
Do not interbreed
Can live together
Can interbreed occassionally
What is the basic unit of classification?
Family
Order
Species
Genus
Solanum and Panthera are
Genus and species
Genus and genus
Species and species
Only species
Basic unit or smaller taxon of taxonomy is
Species
Genus
Family
Variety
The biological definition of a species depends on
The geographical distribution of two groups of organism
Reproductive isolation of two groups of organism
Anatomical and development differences between the two groups of organism
Difference in the adaptation of two groups of organism
Species are consider as
Artificial concept of human mind which cannot be defined in absolute terms
Real units of classification devised by taxonomists
Real basic units of classification
The lowest units of classification
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its particular named taxonomic category?
Cuttlefish – Mollusca, a class
Humans – Primata, the family
Housefly – Musca, an order
Tiger – tigris, the species
A group of closely related species forms a:
Family
Order
Genus
Class
Which one is species?
Cannis
Pisum
Leo
Carnivora
