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What character of an organism group does the term 'Taxon' used in taxonomic hierarchy display?

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Correct answer: Its real biological status and level

Answer: A. A taxon is a recognised group of organisms placed at a particular rank in a taxonomic classification. Depending on the context, a taxon may be a species, genus, family, or another category. The word therefore refers to a real biological group and its position or rank in the hierarchy, not merely to one visible feature. Size is only one possible character and cannot define every taxon, so B is wrong. Colour may vary and is not sufficient, so C is wrong. A local name is a common label and does not establish scientific rank, so D is wrong. Taxonomy combines several kinds of evidence to decide the limits and relationships of taxa. Memory cue: taxon means a recognised biological group at a recognised rank.

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TaxonTaxonomic HierarchyClassificationTaxonomyBinomial NomenclatureTaxonomy Binomial NomenclatureThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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