NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

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This level of classification is the first major division of each kingdom.
A
species
B
class
C
phylum
D
kingdom
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The phylum (plural, phyla) ranks below the kingdom and above the class in taxonomy. Scientists generally use the term phylum for archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, and animals, but they substitute the term division for plants. Organisms are classified in a phylum or division based largely on general body plan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera.

Detailed explanation-4: -Main ranks There are seven main taxonomic ranks: kingdom, phylum or division, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-5: -As per Linnaean Heirarchy: Kingdom-Division/Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.

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