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Select the incorrect statement with respect to the category, 'genus'.

A

It is a group or assemblage of related species.

B

A genus essentially possesses more than one number of species.

C

Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Jaguar are closely related species which have been placed in the genus Panthera and are respectively named as Panthera leo, P. trgris, P. pardus and P. onca.

D

Solanum, Penicillium, Withania and Canis are the examples of genera.

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It is not essential for a genus to have several species. The genus which has single species is called monotypic, while the genus which has several species is called polytpic.
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