The Smallest and Most Significant Taxon Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The smallest and most significant taxon is

• A)genus.
• B)species.
• C)kingdom.
• D)family.
• E)phylum.

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Definitions:

Birthrate

is measured as the number of live births per thousand people in a population per year, indicating the rate at which a population is growing or declining.

Population

The total number of individuals or inhabitants in a specific area or region at a certain time.

Principle Of Population

A theory suggesting that population growth is potentially exponential while the growth of the food supply or other resources is linear.

Subsistence

The minimum level of resources (food, shelter, clothing) that is required for individuals to survive.