The grouping of animals into families is called classification.
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Grouping animals into families is called taxonomy. Taxonomy is the science of classifying and categorizing living organisms based on shared characteristics.
A grouping of plants similar to the phylum of animals is called a division or phylum. Just like animals are categorized into phyla, plants are categorized into divisions based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships. Each division represents a large group of plant species with common characteristics and ancestry.
The only grouping of animals larger than a phylum is the Kingdom, which is the highest taxonomic rank in the hierarchical classification of organisms.
If the phylum is broken down into classes, the next grouping would be orders. After orders, the next grouping would be families, followed by genera (singular: genus), and finally species.
The only grouping of animals larger than a phylum in taxonomy is the kingdom. Kingdoms are broad categories that classify organisms into major groups based on their overall characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
The broadest soil grouping is the classification of soils into 12 orders based on soil-forming processes, properties, and characteristics. These orders are further subdivided into more specific soil groups and families. Examples of soil orders include Entisols, Inceptisols, and Alfisols.