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Question
Which of the following ‘suffixes’ used for units of classification in plants indicates a taxonomic category of ‘family’?
Options
– Ales
– Onae
– Aceae
– Ae
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Solution
– Aceae
Explanation:
You can use family names such as Solanaceae, Fabaceae, and so on
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