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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

A

will decrease

B

will increase

C

remain same

D

may increase or decrease

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The correct Answer is:
A

will decrease
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