Species are the most specific in modern taxonomy.
Taxonomy is defined as the scientific method of classifying, identifying and naming living organisms.
In the hierarchy of living organisms, the largest group of organisms is the Kingdom. This is followed by:
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus and
Species (which is lowest in hierarchy).
The species is the smallest unit of classification.
It is the most specific because the individuals within a species are:
- Can mate with one another to produce fertile offspring.
Therefore, species are the most specific in modern taxonomy.
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