Species are considered as

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(B) In biological classification,the species is considered the fundamental or basic unit of classification.It represents a group of organisms that can

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Real basic units of classification

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(B) In biological classification,the species is considered the fundamental or basic unit of classification.It represents a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.While other taxonomic categories like genus,family,etc.,are often considered artificial constructs created by taxonomists for convenience,the species is recognized as a 'real' biological entity in nature.Therefore,species are considered the real basic units of classification.

$1$. Species	$P$. Solanum
$2$. Genus	$Q$. Leo
$3$. Family	$R$. Polymoniales
$4$. Order	$S$. Felidae

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Identify the true statements from below $:-$
$(a)$ Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae belong to the same order
$(b)$ Animals,mammals,and dogs represent different taxa at same levels
$(c)$ Musca domestica is the scientific name of housefly
$(d)$ Taxonomic categories are distinct biological entities

The nomenclature of living organisms is done by following $............$.

Assertion $(A)$: The nomenclature of organisms should be done in the Latin language.
Reason $(R)$: In nomenclature,the first name should be the species and the second name should be the genus.

Match the following taxonomic categories in Column-$A$ with their respective examples in Column-$B$:
$1$. Species $P$. Solanum
$2$. Genus $Q$. Leo
$3$. Family $R$. Polymoniales
$4$. Order $S$. Felidae

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