What is phylogenetic classification?
The grouping of species according to their evolutionary origins and relationships.
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What is phylogenetic classification?
The grouping of species according to their evolutionary origins and relationships.
What is a taxon, and what is its plural?
A taxon is a classification group; the plural is taxa.
How are smaller and larger taxa arranged in a classification hierarchy?
Smaller taxa are nested within larger taxa.
Can classification groups at the same rank overlap?
No, groups at the same rank do not overlap.
What are the eight taxonomic ranks, from broadest to most specific?
Domain → kingdom → phylum → class → order → family → genus → species.