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what is genus and species

Answer 1

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‘Genus’ in Greek means ‘race’. It comes below the family and above the species in the taxonomic hierarchy. Many a times it is not possible to identify all organisms up to the level of the species, especially the fossilized and extinct ones. In such case identifying the genus of the organism is enough to label it.

A genus can have many species. Organisms of different species of the same genus cannot produce a fertile offspring if interbred together. Mule is a classic example of this. It is a product of a donkey and a horse which are two different species belonging to the same genus (Equus).

The genus or the generic name precedes the specific name in binomial classification. The first letter is written in capital letters. The generic name is also written in italics and can be abbreviated to the first letter. For example: Homo sapiens or H. sapiens.

To summarize genus and species are the lower most ranks in the taxonomic hierarchy of the scientific naming system.

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Species is defined as the largest group organisms that can interbreed to produce a fertile offspring. Organisms having similar set of DNA and similar physical and morphological attributes are said to be of the same species. They have the same number of chromosomes and thus possess similar morphological characteristics. The male and female of the same species can interbreed to produce a fertile offspring of the same species.

The name of the species or the specific name/epithet forms the second part of the binomial nomenclature. It is generally written in small letters and italics. Species are basically groups or populations of animals that have a high degree of genetic similarity. There may be many species under the same genus.



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Answer 2

Hey mate here is your answer:-)

Genus:

• A rank higher than species in the taxonomic hierarchy
• Organisms from separate genera cannot produce offspring capable of reproducing
• Composed of different species

Species:

• Lowest rank in the taxonomic hierarchy
• Organisms from separate species may or may not produce offspring capable of reproducing
• Composed of different subspecies or breeds
• Hope this helps you............................

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