A taxonomist moves successively from species to genus, family, order and kingdom. Which change should be expected?

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A taxonomist moves successively from species to genus, family, order and kingdom. Which change should be expected?

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The categories become narrower and include fewer organisms. The categories become broader and the number of shared characteristics decreases. Correct The number of shared characteristics increases at every higher rank. Relationships among organisms become easier to determine at higher ranks.

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As one moves from species towards kingdom, the categories become broader and include more organisms, while the number of common characteristics decreases.

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