Question

Which animals are the more closely related according to Linnaeus's system of classification?

A.Two animals sharing traits at the family level.
B.Two animals sharing traits at the phylum level.
C.Two animals sharing traits at the order level.
D.Two animals sharing traits at the genus level.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D

Classification can be defined as the closeness among individuals. As we move down in terms of classification the degree of relatedness or closeness increases. This is a hierarchy in which the genus lies at the base level and kingdom at the highest level.

So, the organism at genus level are more close as compared to organism at the kingdom level.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. The animals are more closely related according to Linnaeus's system of classification when the two animals share traits at the genus level.
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