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Question
A tiger and lion belong to the genus Panthera, whereas a domestic cat belongs to Felis. All three belong to Felidae. Which conclusion is correct?
Explanation
The tiger and lion share the same genus, while 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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