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Which of the following is correctly matched with the suffix used in taxonomy?
A
Family – ales
B
Order – aceae
C
Genus – inae
D
Family – idae
Explanation
In zoological nomenclature, family names usually end with the suffix “-idae” (for example, Felidae, Canidae). In botanical nomenclature, family names generally end with “-aceae” (for example, Solanaceae), while order names often end with “-ales”. Hence, “Family – idae” is the correctly matched pair here.
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