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The smallest unit of classification is known as

1. species
2. De condole
3. Linnaeus
4. Mayr

Correct answer: species

Solution

Species is the smallest basic unit of biological classification. It groups organisms that are most closely related and can usually interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

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