Which among the following taxons include genera with similar characteristics?
A
Species
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B
Order
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C
Phyla
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D
Family
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Solution
The correct option is D
Family
A group of genera having similar characters comprise a family. In biological classification, family is one of the eight major/obligate taxonomic ranks; it is classified between order and genus. A family may be divided into subfamilies, which are intermediate ranks above the rank of genus. In vernacular usage, a family may be named after one of its common members. e.g., Blattidae - The family of common household cockroaches (Blatta is a commonly seen genus of cockroach).