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Which of the following 'suffixes' used for units of classification in plants indicates a taxonomic category of 'gfamily' ?

A

`-` Ales

B

`-` Onae

C

`-` Aceae

D

`-` Ae

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The name of a plant family is plural adjective and is formed by adding the suffix-aceae e.g., Rosaceae, Linacae and Cucurbitaceae.
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