Analyze the hierarchy and its basis with reference to specific examples.
a. As we go up from species to kingdom, the number of common characteristics increases.
b. Solanaceae and Convolvulaceae are two plant families included in the order Polymoniales based on floral characters.
c. Panthera (lion, tiger) and Felis (cat) are placed in the same family, Felidae.
d. Man (Order Primata) and Housefly (Order Diptera) belong to the same class, Mammalia.
e. The basis of taxonomy includes characterisation, identification, classification, and nomenclature.
f. The word ‘systematics’ is derived from Greek and means systematic arrangement.
g. Lower the taxon, more are the characteristics that the members within the taxon share.
