Género

What is the primary purpose of biological classification?

• To separate plants from animals

• To name all living organisms

• To understand the similarities and differences among organisms

• To create a hierarchy of living things

Which category is the largest in the biological classification system?

• Family

• Genus

• Species

• Kingdom

What is a characteristic of members of the genus Canis?

• They are herbivores

• They have a single finger protected by a helmet

• They have thick, fleshy leaves

• They are carnivores

Which of the following is NOT a member of the genus Equus?

• Donkey

• Horse

• Zebra

• Wolf

What is a common feature of plants in the genus Aloe?

• They store water in thick, fleshy leaves

• They are warm-blooded

• They have long heads and necks

• They are carnivores