What Is the difference between species and genus?

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Species:
A species is defined as a group of organisms made up of similar individuals capable of interbreeding or exchanging genes.
Genus:
A genus is a taxonomic classification that includes closely related species.
Difference between species and genus:
Species
Genus
1. A species is a group of creatures that share similar features and interbreed to generate viable offspring. 1. A genus is the highest level of taxonomic categorisation, ranking below family and above species.
2. They are the most basic level of biological categorisation. 2. Their classification is higher than species.
3. Comprised of various subspecies. 3. They are made up of many species.
4. They are made up of fewer creatures. 4. It is made up of a big number of creatures.
5. It is the second component of a certain organism's binomial name. 5. It is the initial portion of a certain organism's binomial name.

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Species	Genus
1. A species is a group of creatures that share similar features and interbreed to generate viable offspring.	1. A genus is the highest level of taxonomic categorisation, ranking below family and above species.
2. They are the most basic level of biological categorisation.	2. Their classification is higher than species.
3. Comprised of various subspecies.	3. They are made up of many species.
4. They are made up of fewer creatures.	4. It is made up of a big number of creatures.
5. It is the second component of a certain organism's binomial name.	5. It is the initial portion of a certain organism's binomial name.