Question

The correct sequence of classification of house mouse is:

• (A) Muridae, (D) Rodentia, (B) Mammalia, (E) Mus, (C) Chordata
• (C) Chordata, (B) Mammalia, (D) Rodentia, (A) Muridae, (E) Mus
• (B) Mammalia, (A) Muridae, (E) Mus, (C) Chordata, (D) Rodentia
• (D) Rodentia, (E) Mus, (C) Chordata, (B) Mammalia, (A) Muridae

Hint:

When classifying organisms, always start from the broadest category (phylum) and move towards the most specific (genus or species).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

1. The house mouse (Mus musculus) belongs to:
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Rodentia
• Family: Muridae
• Genus: Mus
2. The correct hierarchical sequence follows from phylum to genus.