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Phylogenetic Tree

4. Modern Classification Systems
Modern classification systems are based on the kinship of organisms
(phylogenetic), gene or chromosome characteristics, and biochemical
characteristics. In modern classification systems, apart from using the basis for
comparison of morphological characteristics, anatomical structures, physiology and
ethology, a comparison of the molecular structure of classified organisms is also
carried

 Grade of Taxon in Classification

The level of the taxon is the level of a unit or group of living things that is
arranged from the highest to the lowest level. The order of taxon levels starting from
the highest level to the lowest level is as follows :

Kingdom
Phylum (Animals) / Divisio (Plants)

Classis
Ordo
Family
Genus

Species

Biology/X.1/2020
Nusaputera SHS 16