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A student wants to know if a Kangaroo rat (Diapodomys compactus) and a Kangaroo (Macropus osphranter) have the same genus. Based on the provided names, what can the student conclude about how the two organisms?

A.Both species’ first portion in their scientific name is different, so they are from different genus groups.
B.Both species have a two-part scientific name, so they are from the same genus groups.
C.Both species have kangaroo in their common name, so they are from the same genus groups.
D.Both species’ second portion in their scientific name is different, so they are from different genus groups.

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Answer:

A. Both species first portion in their scientific name is different, so they are from different genus groups

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