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The Kingdom is the largest and most inclusive of the taxonomic categories. Species is the smallest and least inclusive of the taxonomic categories. Which taxonomic rank is more inclusive order or family?

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What are the levels of taxonomy?

The levels of taxonomy are, from most to least inclusive: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Which is the least inclusive choice?

Every answer choice except "organ" ranges from the organismal level to those more inclusive: population, community, and ecosystem. "Organ" is the least inclusive choice, as it represents just part of a single organ system within an individual organism.

What is a community in ecology?

A community is comprised of various populations of organisms that interact with one another and their environment.

What is a group of organisms of the same species all living in the same area?

A population is a group of organisms of the same species all living in the same area.

What is a population?

A population is a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area.

Why do organisms have shared characteristics?

According to the theory of evolution, organisms have shared characteristics because of their common descent. Over long periods of time (many generations), diverse life-forms have arisen.

What is the name of the ecosystem on Earth?

All of the ecosystems on Earth are collectively known as the biosphere.

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The Kingdom is the largest and most inclusive of the taxonomic categories. Species is the smallest and least inclusive of the taxonomic categories.

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The taxonomic level that is most inclusive of organisms is CLASS. (OPTION C)