All the individuals of a particular organism, such as rose plants, belong to a taxonomic category called __________.

In biological taxonomy, a species is defined as the most basic unit or category of classification. It consists of a group of individuals that share common characteristics and are typically capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring. While higher taxonomic ranks like genus, family, and order represent more inclusive groups of organisms with broader similarities, the species rank is the least inclusive and most specific level in the hierarchy [1]. For instance, a specific plant like a rose plant is identified at the species level, which is nested within the genus Rosa. The taxonomic hierarchy organizes life from the most inclusive domain and kingdom down to the individual organism's species [1]. Therefore, all individuals of a particular organism, such as specific rose plants, belong to the taxonomic category of species.

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1. [1] https://www.deshbandhucollege.ac.in/pdf/resources/1585129446_BT(H)-IV-Taxonomic_Hierarchy.pdf