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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question

Question

23. The standard suffix for a subtribe in zoological nomenclature is
Options
A -ina
Correct Answer
B -idae
C -oidea
D -ini
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under the ICZN, family-group ranks have standard endings: Superfamily (-oidea), Family (-idae), Subfamily (-inae), Tribe (-ini), and Subtribe (-ina).

Hint

Standard ICZN suffix for subtribe ends in '-ina'.

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