According to Linnaean taxonomy, what is the MOST specific category and level shared by humans, gorillas, and howler monkeys?

A) superfamily Hominoidea. B) genus Homo. C) suborder Anthropoidea. D) kingdom Animalia.

The correct answer is - option C. suborder anthropoidea.

Explanation:

Carolus Linaeus is the father of the taxonomy that is study of the naming and classifying an organism. He represented the hierarchical system of classification of nature.

Anthropoidea is the suborder of Linnaean classification. This suborder includes the characteristic that is shared by the gorillas and human and howler monkeys.

Thus, the correct answer is - option - C.

Suborder Anthropoidea.

Explanation:

Taxonomy may be defined as the branch of the science that mainly deals with the classification and naming of the organisms. Carolus Linnaeus is known as the father of taxonomy.

The classification of the organisms involve the hierarchy. The suborder Anthropoidea is involved in the Linneaus classification. The Anthropoidea subordewr shows the characteristics that are shared by the humans, gorillas and howler monkey.

Thus, the correct answer is - option - C.