Which of the following is correctly matched?

Genus - tigris

Species - Panthera

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Genus - leo

Species - Canis

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Genus - Canis

Species - familiaris

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Genus - leo

Species - Panthera

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Solution

The correct option is C
Genus - Canis

Species - familiaris

In a taxonomic hierarchy, genus ranks above the species level and below the family level. A genus may consist of more than one species. Species includes the largest group of organisms that can interbreed to produce a fertile offspring. Dog belongs to the genus Canis and the species familiaris.

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