Which of the following lists the correct taxonomic order from most inclusive to least inclusive?

Which of the following lists the correct taxonomic order from most inclusive to least inclusive?
A . Kingdom, Order, Class, Species
B . Order, Family, Genus, Phylum
C . Order, Family, Genus, Species
D . Phylum, Order, Species, Genus

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. The mnemonic, “King Philip Came Over For Great Spaghetti,” is very useful for remembering the taxonomic order from most inclusive to least inclusive.