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In the taxonomic classification of wheat (Triticum aestivum), the...
In the taxonomic classification of wheat (Triticum aestivum), the taxa Poaceae and Poales end with the suffixes '-aceae' and '-ales'. Which taxonomic categories do these two suffixes represent, respectively?
Options
- AOrder and Family
- BClass and Order
- CFamily and Class
- DFamily and Order
Correct answer
D. Family and Order
Step-by-step solution
In the classification of plants, specific suffixes are used to designate different taxonomic categories.
The suffix '-aceae' is generally used to denote a plant family (e.g., Poaceae, Solanaceae, Anacardiaceae).
The suffix '-ales' is used to denote a plant order (e.g., Poales, Sapindales).
Therefore, in the classification of wheat, Poaceae represents the Family and Poales represents the Order.
Answer: Family and Order
The suffix '-aceae' is generally used to denote a plant family (e.g., Poaceae, Solanaceae, Anacardiaceae).
The suffix '-ales' is used to denote a plant order (e.g., Poales, Sapindales).
Therefore, in the classification of wheat, Poaceae represents the Family and Poales represents the Order.
Answer: Family and Order