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A taxon is

1. a group of related families
2. a group of related species
3. a type of living organisms
4. a taxonomic group of any ranking

Correct answer: a taxonomic group of any ranking

Solution

A taxon is any unit used in biological classification, and it can be at any rank such as species, genus, family, or order. Therefore, the most accurate choice is the one that says it is a taxonomic group of any ranking.

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