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  • Understanding Biological Classification: What Defines a Genus?
    A group of related species are in the same genus.

    Here's a breakdown of how this fits into the broader classification system:

    * Species: The most specific level of classification, grouping organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

    * Genus: A group of closely related species that share a common ancestor.

    * Family: A group of related genera.

    * Order: A group of related families.

    * Class: A group of related orders.

    * Phylum: A group of related classes.

    * Kingdom: A group of related phyla.

    * Domain: The broadest level of classification, grouping organisms based on fundamental characteristics.

    So, for example, the genus *Panthera* includes species like the lion (*Panthera leo*), the tiger (*Panthera tigris*), the leopard (*Panthera pardus*), and the jaguar (*Panthera onca*).

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