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Question
A tiger and a lion belong to Panthera, while a domestic cat belongs to Felis. All three are placed in Felidae. Which conclusion follows from their taxonomic positions?
Explanation
The tiger and lion belong to the same genus, whereas the cat shares only their family. Members of a lower taxon share more characteristics than members grouped only at a higher rank.
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