Define and explain the following taxonomic term: Family.
(N/A) Family is a taxonomic category that includes one or more related genera.
In plants,families are classified based on both vegetative and reproductive features of the species.
For example,in the order $Polymoniales$,the families $Convolvulaceae$ and $Solanaceae$ are included primarily based on floral characters.
In plants,families are classified based on both vegetative and reproductive features of the species.
For example,in the order $Polymoniales$,the families $Convolvulaceae$ and $Solanaceae$ are included primarily based on floral characters.
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