Biology B A-Level
Hierarchical classification
What Hierarchical classification means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Hierarchical classification
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A system consisting of a hierarchy of domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species, each level nested inside the one above.
Topics that use Hierarchical classification
- Topic 3: Classification and Biodiversity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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