You discover a butterfly that has some similarity to members of the species Faunis canens, but it also has a few important differences. What taxonomic level would best describe your new discovery?
A) order
B) family
C) species
D) genus

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The best taxonomic level to describe a new discovery that is similar to members of a known species but with important differences is "species." This level allows for the classification of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring but have distinct differences from other closely related organisms.

You Discover a Butterfly That Has Some Similarity to Members