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Define and understand the following terms:(1)Phylum (2)Class (3)Family (4)Order (5)Genus


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(i) Phylum

The phylum is second highest unit of classification after Kingdom. It includes one or more related classes of animals. In plants, instead of phylum, the term ‘division’ is used.

(ii) Class

The class is a taxonomic group consisting of one or more related orders. For example, the class, Mammalia, includes many orders like Primata (Man), Carnivora (tiger) etc.

(iii) Family

Family is a taxonomic group containing one or more related genera, eg., Family hominidae contains apes, monkeys and man. In plants, families are categorized on the basis of vegetative and reproductive features.

(iv) Order

Order is a taxonomic group containing one or more families. For example, the order, carnivora, includes many families.

(v) Genus

Genus is a taxonomic group including closely related species. For example, the genus, Solanum, includes many species such as nigrum, melongena, tuberosum, etc.

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Step-by-step explanation:

phyllum: group group of related classes

classes: group of related order

family: a group of related genera (genus)

order: group of related families

genus: group of related species

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