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Taxonomic Hierarchy

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A group of related genera, with still less number of similarities as compared to the genus and species, constitutes.

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family

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order

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division

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class

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Solution

The correct option is A family
Correct option: (c) family

$∙$ Family is represented by a group of related genera that are more similar to each other than with the genera of other families.

$∙$ Example: A cat (Felis domestica) and a lion (Panthera leo) belong to the "cat" family Felidae. They both possess similar structure and have retractive claws.

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