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

Options

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.

Answer

B

Explanation

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.