Which statement about the taxon "family" is false?
A) Families are composed of groups of genera.
B) Groups of families fit into orders.
C) A "family" in one group must be roughly equivalent (in number of genera) to a "family" in another group.
D) Family names are not written in italics.
E) Family names are based on the name of a member genus.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The concept of a "family" in taxonomy does not require that families across different groups have a roughly equivalent number of genera. Taxonomic classification is flexible and based on evolutionary relationships, not on maintaining a specific number of genera within each family across different groups.

Which Statement About the Taxon "Family" Is False