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Biological Classifications


A Family is a taxonomic level used in classification. A family forms part of an order and is subdivided into one or more genera.



The hierarchy of Biological Classifications, shown on the right, details some of the taxonomic ranks.



Also see:
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Subclass
Order
Suborder
Subfamily
Genus
Species
Subspecies

 


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