The correct answer is C. Phylum.
In the biological classification system, the class is a rank or category that follows the phylum. The hierarchy of the biological classification system is as follows:
1. Kingdom
2. Phylum
3. Class
4. Order
5. Family
6. Genus
7. Species
Each higher rank or category includes multiple lower ranks or categories. For example, a phylum includes multiple classes, and a class includes multiple orders. Therefore, the phylum is the preceding (higher) taxon or group when compared to a class.
What group or taxon precedes (comes before) the class? Please Explain.
A. kingdom
B. genus
C. phylum
D. family
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