The taxonomic classification system is hierarchical, meaning it organizes life forms into increasingly specific categories. The main ranks in this system are:
Domain: The highest taxonomic rank, which includes three domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Kingdom: Each domain is divided into kingdo...
The taxonomic classification system is hierarchical, meaning it organizes life forms into increasingly specific categories. The main ranks in this system are:
Domain: The highest taxonomic rank, which includes three domains: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Kingdom: Each domain is divided into kingdoms. For example, the Eukarya domain includes kingdoms such as Animalia (animals) and Plantae (plants).
Phylum: Each kingdom is further divided into phyla (singular: phylum). For instance, the Animalia kingdom includes phyla like Chordata (vertebrates) and Arthropoda (insects and crustaceans).