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Place the following categories used in the classification of animals in the correct order (i.e., from the largest taxon to the smallest): Genus, order, family, kingdom, class, species, phylum

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To arrange the categories used in the classification of animals from the largest taxon to the smallest, we follow these steps: 1. **Identify the Largest Taxon**: The largest taxon in the classification hierarchy is the **Kingdom**. It encompasses a broad range of organisms. 2. **Next Level**: After Kingdom, the next level is **Phylum**. This category groups organisms based on major body plans and structural features. 3. **Following Level**: The next category is **Class**. This groups organisms within a phylum that share more specific characteristics. ...
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