Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between kingdoms and phyla?

A
There is always an equal number of kingdoms as phyla.

B
A single phylum branches out into over 30 kingdoms.

C
Each of the six kingdoms has exactly 30 phyla in it.

D
Many different phyla make up each kingdom.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - option D. Many different phyla make up each kingdom

Step-by-step explanation:

The kingdom is the second highest taxonomic rank under the Domain that includes various other ranks and made up of related roups of phylum the third-highest taxonomic rank.

There is no particular number of phylum in each kingdom but only a group of a different but related phylum. Like Plantae kingdom have a different group of phylum and similarly, Animalia kingdom have a various group of related phyla.