In modern systematics, each family name is based on
A) the name of the order to which it belongs.
B) a characteristic common to all members.
C) the name of a member genus.
D) the name of the largest member species.
E) the Latin name for the organisms.

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In modern systematics, family names are based on the name of a member genus. This is because families are based on shared characteristics and the genus is the smallest taxonomic unit that encompasses all members of a family.

In Modern Systematics, Each Family Name Is Based on