Higher taxa share

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Higher taxa share

least common characters

maximum common characters

no common characters

exactly similar common characters

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In taxonomy, lower taxa (species) share the most specific traits.

Higher taxa (phylum, kingdom) include broader groups, so members share fewer, more general traits.

Thus, the number of common characters decreases as taxonomic rank increases.

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