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In biological taxonomy, a '''Class''' (Latin: ''classis'') is a major taxonomic rank positioned below [[Phylum]] and above [[Order (Taxonomy)|Order]]. | In biological taxonomy, a '''Class''' (Latin: ''classis'') is a major taxonomic rank positioned below [[Phylum]] and above [[Order (Taxonomy)|Order]]. | ||
It represents a broad structural and physiological blueprint shared by organisms that diverge into multiple evolutionary strategies at lower ranks. | It represents a broad structural and physiological blueprint shared by organisms that diverge into multiple evolutionary strategies at lower ranks. | ||