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Taxon is a

A. unit of classification.

B. species.

C. highest rank of classification.

D. group of closely related organisms.

Correct Answer : D.


Taxon is a grouping of organisms of any level in hierarchial classification which is based on some common characteristics. It represents real biological objects placed in any category while category itself is an abstract term.

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