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Sign in to saveAlso known as familia, taxonomic family, family (biology), family (taxonomy)
taxonomic rank (or a taxon at that rank) between order and genus
A family is a major grouping level used in biology to classify living things, sitting between the broader category of order and the narrower category of genus. This classification system matters because it helps scientists organize and understand the relationships between different species by grouping together organisms that share certain fundamental characteristics.
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A family is a domestic or social group.
Family or The Family may also refer to:
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