NEETBotanyThe Living World
How are genera defined in taxonomy?
Options
- ABy their morphological differences
- BBy their ecological roles
- CBy their geographic distribution
- DBy their evolutionary relationships
Correct answer
A. By their morphological differences
Step-by-step solution
Genera are defined as groups of related species with more characters in common compared to species of other genera, based on distinct morphological differences. Genus comprises a group of related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera. We can say that genera are aggregates of closely related species. For example, potato and brinjal are two different species but both belong to the genus Solanum. Lion (Panthera leo), leopard (P. pardus) and tiger (P. tigris) with several