question_answer 12)

As we go from species to kingdom in a taxonomic hierarchy, the number of common characteristics (a) will decrease                               (b) will increase (c) remain same                               (d) may increase or decrease

Answer:

              (a) Lower the taxa, more are the characteristic that the members within the taxon share. So , lowest taxon share the maximum number of morphological similarities, while its similarities decrease as we move towards the higher hierarchy, i.e., class, kingdom. Thus , rest of the option are incorrect.