Predict the classification level that would first differentiate these snakes from a frog or a toad a. genus b. order c. phylum d. class

d.class

Explanation:

All living organisms were grouped into a system of classification comprising of 7 levels i.e. Kingdom, Phylum/Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Organisms grouped into the same level of classification has something in common.

In this question, a snake, frog or toad are different species of organisms. They all belong to the same Kingdom, which is Animalia. Snakes, toads and frogs are also commonly grouped into the Phylum Chordata because they all possess a backbone.

However, the next level of classification, which is CLASS, is the first to differentiate the snake from a toad or frog. Snakes belong to the class: Reptilia while toads and frogs belong to the class: Amphibia i.e. animals that can live on both land and water.

The classification level that would first differentiate snakes from a frog or a toad is the Class.

Both animals belong to the Animal Kingdom, both also belong to the Phylum of Chordata.

However, when it comes to Class, the snakes belong to the Reptilia, while the frogs belong to the Amphibia.

Kindly note that when it comes to levels of classification in the animal kingdom, there are 7 levels namely

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