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Which among the following taxons include genera with similar characteristics?
Answer: Option D
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D
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 - Thefamily of common household cockroaches (Blattais a commonly seen genus of cockroach).
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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 - Thefamily of common household cockroaches (Blattais a commonly seen genus of cockroach).
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