The various taxonomic levels (for example, phyla, genera, classes) of the hierarchical classification system differ from each other on the basis of ________.
A) how widely the organisms assigned to each are distributed throughout the environment
B) their inclusiveness
C) the relative genome sizes of the organisms assigned to each
D) morphological characters that are applicable to all organisms

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The taxonomic levels of the hierarchical classification system differ on the basis of their inclusiveness, with each level including progressively more specific groups of organisms. Factors like distribution and genome size are not used to determine taxonomic classification, and morphological characters may not be applicable to all organisms.

The Various Taxonomic Levels (For Example, Phyla, Genera, Classes) of the Hierarchical