Question

Paula is studying two different animals. Both animals are classified within the same genus, but they are different species. Based on this, it can be determined that the animals A. live in the same habitat. B. have exactly the same characteristics. C. do not share any characteristics. D. have many shared characteristics.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D which is have many shared characteristics.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Genus is below the family and above the species.
• Organisms belonging to the same genus will have certainly some common properties.
• While specie is more confined and distinct group of animals sharing a lot of similarity and have ability to reproduce/interbreed with each other.
• So the same genus animals have not all but some characteristics in similar.