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Family (Taxonomy)

Definition:

Observation:

• For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add names as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. Enter the full name; do not use abbreviations.
   Example

   	Discipline	ornithology
   	Order	Passeriformes
   	Family	Paridea

2. In accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature, the first letter of the taxon is upper case.
   Example

   	Discipline	paleontology
   	Order	Proboscidea
   	Family	Elephantidae

3. Do not enter the word "family" before the name of the family.
   Example

   	Family	Equisetaceae
   	and not
   	Family	family Equisetaceae

4. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the name.
   Example

   	Family	Felidae ?

5. This field may not contain more than one entry.