The Organisms in Which of the Following Are More Closely

question 43

Multiple Choice

The organisms in which of the following are more closely related?

• A)Order
• B)Family
• C)Class
• D)Phylum

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Definitions:

Characteristics

Attributes, features, or qualities that identify and distinguish individuals, objects, or phenomena.

Continuity/Discontinuity

A fundamental issue concerning the process of development that addresses the extent to which development tends to be continuous, consisting of the gradual accumulation of small changes, and the extent to which it is discontinuous, involving a series of abrupt, radical transformations.

Development

The process of growth or progress, often marked by a series of changes or stages, in the context of individuals, societies, or organisms.

Gradual

describes a process happening in small degrees, steps, or stages over a period, rather than suddenly.