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No, individuals from the same genus but different species cannot interbreed successfully. While they may be able to produce offspring, these hybrids are typically infertile due to genetic differences stemming from evolutionary divergence.

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What is an organism that is in the same genus but a different species?

An example of an organism that is in the same genus but a different species is the lion (Panthera leo) and the tiger (Panthera tigris). Both lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera, but they are distinct species within that genus.


Can different animals have the same genus but be in different classes?

No, animals in the same genus belong to the same class. The genus is a taxonomic rank above the species level but below the family level. Animals in the same genus share more similarities than animals in different genera.


Is genus same as species?

No, genus and species are different taxonomic ranks in the classification of organisms. A genus is a group of related species, while a species is the most specific level of classification representing a group of organisms that interbreed and produce fertile offspring.


How are organisms in a species different from othes in their genus?

Organisms in a species share more similar characteristics and can interbreed to produce viable offspring, whereas organisms in the same genus may have more differences but still share some common characteristics. Species are a more specific group than genus. Organisms in the same genus are more closely related than organisms in different genera.


Which classification has the most similar species?

The classification with the most similar species is the genus, as it groups species that are closely related and share common characteristics..species within the same genus are more closely related to each other than species in different genera.

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Explain why leopard canont breed with lion yet they belong the same genus?

It because they are of the different


Is the lion and tiger from the same breed?

Breed is a term that applies to domestic animals, such as dogs, cats and cattle. Wild animals are described by their genus and species. The lion and the tiger belong to the same genus but are distinct species.


Can flies mate that belong to the same species but different genus?

No, not normally. Please not that animals belonging to a different genus can NEVER be of the same species.


Can flies belong to the same genus but different species mate?

No, not normally. Please not that animals belonging to a different genus can NEVER be of the same species.


Are tigers and lions the same species?

No, they are different species but belong to the same genus of Panthera.


Genus of a quarter horse?

As I said to another person who asked the same question there at least I think there is no genus specifically for the breed but the Genus for the species horse is "Equus"


What is an organism that is in the same genus but a different species?

An example of an organism that is in the same genus but a different species is the lion (Panthera leo) and the tiger (Panthera tigris). Both lions and tigers belong to the genus Panthera, but they are distinct species within that genus.


Can two species be members of same genus not of same family?

The classification of organisms from general to specific goes: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Therefor, two species the same Genus MUST be members of the same Family. However, a Family may consist of several different Genus, so species in the same Family are not necessarily members of the same Genus.


What is a group of related species are in the same?

A group of closely related species would share the same genus.


Are marlins and swordfish the same species?

No, marlins and swordfish are not the same species. They belong to different genera within the same family, Istiophoridae. Marlins are in the genus Makaira, while swordfish are in the genus Xiphias.


Can different animals have the same genus but be in different classes?

No, animals in the same genus belong to the same class. The genus is a taxonomic rank above the species level but below the family level. Animals in the same genus share more similarities than animals in different genera.


Can hamsters and gebils have pups together?

No. They are different species and incapable of reproduction. Although some species can breed with other species, like a cow and a bison, they need to be closely related, usually the same genus to reproduce. Hamsters and gerbils are not close enough to do so. But they would have adorable babies if they could breed!