Which is not a taxonomic category?

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Categories Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Asteraceae/Fabaceae

Species

Phylum

Class

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The correct answer is:

• Species, Phylum, and Class are official taxonomic categories (ranks).

• Asteraceae and Fabaceae are family names, not categories themselves; they are examples of a category, not a rank.

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