(a) It is one of the major hierarchial taxonomic rank.
(b) A family represents a group of closely related genera.
(c) For e.g. genera like Hibiscus, Gossypium, Sida, Bombax are included in same family Malvaceae.
(d) Although, there are many similarities between cat and dog, cat belongs to the family of leopards, tigers and lions, i.e. family Felidae and dog belongs to different family i.e. Canidae.