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Genus represents...

Genus represents

A

an individual plant or animal

B

a collection of plants or animals

C

group of closely related species of plants or animals

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C
Genus comprises a group of closely related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera. The othere options do not define genus.
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