- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- The Living World
NEET · Botany · The Living World
According to the paragraph, what is the term used to describe each...
Options
- AUnit of classification
- BTaxon
- CCategory
- DTaxonomic hierarchy
Correct answer
B. Taxon
Step-by-step solution
Classification is not a single step process but involves hierarchy of steps in which each step represents a rank or category. Since the category is a part of overall taxonomic arrangement, it is called the taxonomic category and all categories together constitute the taxonomic hierarchy. Each category, referred to as a unit of classification, in fact, represents a rank and is commonly termed as taxon (pl.: taxa). Taxonomic categories and hierarchy can be illustrated by an example. Insects represent a group of organisms sharing common features like three pairs of jointed legs. It means insects are recognisable concrete objects which can be classified, and thus were given a rank or category. Can you name other such groups of organisms? Remember, groups represent category.