Which of the following is less general in characters as compared to genus?
A
Species
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B
Family
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C
Class
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D
Order
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Solution
The correct option is A Species A group of organisms that have the ability to interbreed and produce a fertile offspring are called a species. Members of the same species share more similar characteristics and can freely interbreed among themselves. As we move up the taxonomic hierarchy the similarity decreases and the characteristics become more general.The following diagram shows the various categories in the taxonomic hierarchy: