Hierarchy of Classification
Hierarchy of Classification: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Hierarchy of Classification, Kingdom as a Taxonomic Rank, Species as a Taxonomic Rank & Biological Classification etc.
Important Questions on Hierarchy of Classification
Which of the following is an example of phylum/or division?

Homo sapiens belongs to the class Chordata.

Homo sapiens is the scientific name of the human beings in which 'Homo' represents

Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.
_____ is the first name in biological nomenclature. (Species, Family, Genus)


_____ is present between phylum and order.


The family of an organism is not same, but it belongs to the same class. Then it belongs to the same _____.

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given below options.
The classification category above the level of family is:

Order is a more specific rank than class.

Phylum _____ of animal kingdom is called as jointed legged animals.

Write an example of phylum annelida.

In hierarchial classification, the division of plant kingdom is replaced by _____ in animal kingdom.

Explain order in the taxonomic classification.

In the hierarchy of classification order is present between family and _____.

Class is a category present between division and order in hierarchical classification of plants.

In the hierarchy of classification class is present between phylum and _____.

Phylum is a category used in the classification of animals.

Write a note on the significance of classification.

How is kingdom the highest category of taxonomic study?
