Define and explain the taxonomic category: Order.
(N/A) Order is a higher taxonomic category that represents an assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar characters.
These similar characters are less in number as compared to different genera included in a family.
For example,in the plant kingdom,the order $Polymoniales$ includes families like $Convolvulaceae$ and $Solanaceae$ based on the floral characters.
In the animal kingdom,the order $Carnivora$ includes families like $Felidae$ (cats) and $Canidae$ (dogs).
These similar characters are less in number as compared to different genera included in a family.
For example,in the plant kingdom,the order $Polymoniales$ includes families like $Convolvulaceae$ and $Solanaceae$ based on the floral characters.
In the animal kingdom,the order $Carnivora$ includes families like $Felidae$ (cats) and $Canidae$ (dogs).
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Match the common name given in column $I$ with their taxonomic category family given in column $II$ and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
Column-$I$ (Common Name) Column-$II$ (Taxonomic category- Family) $A$. Man $I$. Poaceae $B$. Datura $II$. Anacardiaceae $C$. Mango $III$. Solanaceae $D$. Wheat $IV$. Hominidae
| Column-$I$ (Common Name) | Column-$II$ (Taxonomic category- Family) |
| $A$. Man | $I$. Poaceae |
| $B$. Datura | $II$. Anacardiaceae |
| $C$. Mango | $III$. Solanaceae |
| $D$. Wheat | $IV$. Hominidae |
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View Solution$A :$ $A$ group of closely related families forms an order.
$R :$ The families of an order show close resemblance in certain fundamental features and also in evolutionary trends.
$R :$ The families of an order show close resemblance in certain fundamental features and also in evolutionary trends.
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Common Name Scientific Name Order Family $a$. Earthworm $p$. Rana tigrina $w$. Glumiflorae $1$. Poaceae $b$. Sunflower $q$. Zea mays $x$. Anura $2$. Asteraceae $c$. Frog $r$. Pheretima posthuma $y$. Opisthopora $3$. Megascolecidae $d$. Maize $s$. Helianthus annuus $z$. Asterales $4$. Ranidae
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| $a$. Earthworm | $p$. Rana tigrina | $w$. Glumiflorae | $1$. Poaceae |
| $b$. Sunflower | $q$. Zea mays | $x$. Anura | $2$. Asteraceae |
| $c$. Frog | $r$. Pheretima posthuma | $y$. Opisthopora | $3$. Megascolecidae |
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