Question

Select the group which shares the maximum number of common characters?

• A. two individuals of a species
• B. two species of a genus
• C. two genera of a family
• D. two genera of two families

Answer 1

The correct option is A

two individuals of a species

The correct option is A.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. When two characters of the same species are present they share common features.
2. Among all the species, family and genus are on the lowest taxonomic rank.
3. When one moves upwards or downwards the number of common features increases.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option B:

Two species of a genus means there are many species being formed as the genus radiates through an area, the genus than can form many more species.

Option C:

Two genera of a family are meant by the collection of related families. Family is considered as a group of genera.

Option D:

Two genera of two families are meant by the collection of two different families which are differentiated on the basis of variegated characteristics.

Final answer: Two individuals of a species share the maximum number of common characters.