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Question
The taxonomic unit ‘Phylum’ in the classification of animals is equivalent to which hierarchical level in classification of plants.
Options
Class
Order
Division
Family
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Solution
Division
Explanation:
The kingdom comes first in the animal kingdom, followed by species. Similarly, division occurs after the kingdom in the plant kingdom.
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