Which one among the following is the <strong>CORRECT</strong> scheme followed for classification of animals?

  1. A. Class → Phylum → Order → Genus → Family → Species
  2. B. Phylum → Class → Family → Genus → Order → Species
  3. C. Class → Phylum → Family → Order → Species → Genus
  4. D. Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species ✓

Correct Answer: D. Phylum → Class → Order → Family → Genus → Species

Explanation

The standard taxonomic hierarchy for biological classification from broadest to most specific is Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

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