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Which of the following lists Linnaean taxomic grouping in the correct order from general to specific?
A
phylum, order, family, genus
B
kingdom, order, class, phylum
C
family, phylum, genus, species
D
class, order, species, genus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kingdom is the highest rank and species is the lowest rank. The correct sequence in ascending order is-species, genus, family, order, class, phylum or division, kingdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct sequence of classification is Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each of this level of the hierarchy is called the taxonomic category or rank. In this system of classification, kingdom is always ranked the highest followed by division, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-4: -Linnaeus’ hierarchical system of classification includes seven levels. They are, from largest to smallest, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct order of taxonomic hierarchy from largest to smallest is kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

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