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Which of the following is less general in characters as compared to genus : -
A
Species
B
Division
C
Class
D
Family
Detailed Solution
Taxonomic hierarchy: Kingdom $\rightarrow$ Division/Phylum $\rightarrow$ Class $\rightarrow$ Order $\rightarrow$ Family $\rightarrow$ Genus $\rightarrow$ Species.
As we go down the hierarchy, the number of common characters increases and the category becomes less general (more specific).
Species is below genus, so it has fewer general and more specific characters. Division, class and family are above genus and are more general.
So species is less general in characters than genus.
As we go down the hierarchy, the number of common characters increases and the category becomes less general (more specific).
Species is below genus, so it has fewer general and more specific characters. Division, class and family are above genus and are more general.
So species is less general in characters than genus.
