Which of the following suffixes is used for the taxonomic category of family?

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Solution

The taxonomic category ‘family’ in plants ends with the suffix ‘-aceae’, e.g., Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae and Poaceae.

‘-ales’ suffix is used for the taxon 'order’, e.g., Polymoniales.

The suffix ‘-onae’ is not used for any taxon.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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