Which of the following characters given below displays the description of the lowest taxonomic category of organisms in the plant and animal kingdom?

  • A
    It includes one or more than one order.
  • B
    It is a group containing one or more families.
  • C
    It is a group of related organisms that resemble one another.
  • D
    It is a group of organisms that are closely related and share similar characteristics.

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