Question

which series correctly lists the eight taxonomic levels in order, from the broadest group to the most specific group?
○ species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
○ domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
○ species, genus, family, class, order, phylum, kingdom, domain
○ domain, kingdom, phylum, order, class, family, genus, species

Explanation:

To determine the correct order of taxonomic levels from broadest to most specific, we recall the taxonomic hierarchy. The correct sequence starts with the broadest group (domain) and progresses to the most specific (species). The levels are domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. We check each option:

• First option: Starts with species (most specific), so incorrect.
• Second option: Follows domain → kingdom → phylum → class → order → family → genus → species, which is correct.
• Third option: Incorrect order (e.g., class before order, starts with species).
• Fourth option: Incorrect order (order before class).

Answer:

B. domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species