Which of the following sequences is correct, according to taxonomy?  

The correct answer is Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species.

Key Points

• Taxonomy, the science of classifying organisms.
• The classification system of Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species is primarily attributed to Carl Linnaeus.
•  who developed the hierarchical system of taxonomy in the 18th century.
• This system is known as Linnaean taxonomy.

Additional InformationAristotle (384-322 BC):

• Known as the “Father of Science.”
• Introduced the early concepts of classification and binomial definition

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778):

• Developed the binomial nomenclature system.
• Known as the “Father of Modern Taxonomy.”
• Published “Systema Naturae,” which laid the foundation for modern taxonomy

Charles Darwin (1809-1882):

• Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
• His work influenced the classification of organisms based on evolutionary relationships

Robert Whittaker (1920-1980):

• Proposed the five-kingdom classification system (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia).
• His system was based on cell structure, mode of nutrition, and other factorsclassification of humans:
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Primates
• Family: Hominidae
• Genus: Homo
• Species: Homo Sapien