DENDROLOGY

TREE IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION KEYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The smallest, most specific classification category is called ____
A
genus
B
species
C
taxonomy
D
kingdom
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Species: Linnaeus’ hierarchical system of classification includes seven levels. They are, from largest to smallest, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The lowest level of classification is species.

Detailed explanation-2: -Species are the smallest unit of classification or taxonomy. They are a group of people whose characteristics are reasonably consistent. Typically, species do not interbreed and may be distinguished from one another.

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