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Can two species be members of the same genus and not the same family?
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Yes, the systems used for the taxonomic nomenclature of organisms are distinct and independent between kingdoms. The binomial name given to a species must be unique only within the kingdom to which the species belongs. For this reason, no two animals species and no two plant species could share the same name, but one plant and one animal may. Because the domain Eukarya is divided into six kingdoms, there could theoretically be six species with a common binomial (scientific) name.
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Why do scientists classif different species into th same genus?
A genus is a part of a family and each genus contains animals which are very closely related. genus or genes as we can also say contains animals which look the same and have the same charectaristics , but can be told apart because of their colours , and are therefore sub divided into species. For example : a red eyed tree frog and an eurasian green tree frog belong to the same genus - frogs but are of different species.
Which members can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are in the same Kingdom phylum species or family?
Members of the same species can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. For example horses and zebras have been known to mate successfully because they are of the same species.
Is pollack the same as cod?
No, Pollack are members of the Pollachius and Theragra genus, while Cod are members of the Gadus genus.
Are the lynx and the bobcat the same thing?
Yes and no. 'Lynx' is a genus of cat. There are four species in this genus. From largest to smallest. Lynx lynx - Asian lynx Lynx canadensis - Canadian lynx Lynx pardinus - Iberian lynx Lynx rufus - Red lynx (aka bobcat) I'm assuming by 'lynx' you mean the Canadian lynx. The bobcat is a separate species from the Canadian lynx. They share the same genus/family of cats, but they are not the same species.
Do alligators and crocodiles mate if so what are they called?
No, they cannot. When we talk about animal ancestry, there is a tree of decent: Kingdom: Superphylum: Phylum: Subphylum: Superclass: Class: Subclass: Superorder: Order: Suborder: Family: Subfamily: Tribe: Subtribe: Genus: Subgenus: Species: Subspecies In order for two animals to produce offspring that are capable of reproducing, the animals shoul both be of the same species. Closly related species can mate and produce infertile offspring in some situations, but usually only if those species share the same genus. When you think of interesting 'cross breeds' like the mule, liger, or wolf-dog, the animals are of difference species, but they share a common genus (i.e. horses and donkeys are both of the genus equus, lions and tigers are both of the genus panthera, wolves and domestic dogs are both of the genus canis, etc). Successful cross-genus mating is extremely rare... The few cross genus offspring that do exist are primarily in the bovidae family (cattle/buffalo/yak/etc). Cross family offspring are practically non-existant, having only been known to occur with a limited number of birds. Crocodiles and alligators don't share the same Family, and they cannot produce offspring together.
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.
Can two species be members of same family but not of the same genus?
No; if they belong to the same genus then they have to belong to the same family.
Can two species be members of the same family but not the same genus?
No; if they belong to the same genus then they have to belong to the same family.
Can two species be members of the same genus but not the same family?
No; if they belong to the same genus then they have to belong to the same family.
Is a white tailed deer and a mule deer members of the same species?
They are of the same genus, not species
Are organisms in the same genus are not necessarily members of the same family?
Two organisms belonging to the same genus always belong to the same family.
HOW to use genus in a sentence?
As a taxonomic descriptor, genus falls between Family and Species; "Dogs belong to the same genus as wolves"
Does felis catus and felis silvestris have the same family?
Yes! From their names, it can be seen that Felis catusand Felis silvestris are both members of the genus Felis. Since the genus is a lower taxonomic order than the family, they must also occupy the same family.The order of taxonomic classifications is Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Species that are in the same are more closely related than species that are only in the same?
Species that are in the same family are more closely related than species that are only in the same order. The biological classification of family falls between order and genus.
If two organisms belong to the same order must they belong to the same family?
No; if they belong to the same genus then they have to belong to the same family.
What animal has the same genus and family as the canis lupis?
Canis lupus comes from the genus Canis (the dog and wolf genus) and the family Canidae (the dog, wolf, jackal, fox, raccoon dog and maned wolf family). Thus, to find a species of the same genus as the Canis lupus, we look in the genus Canis. Of course, we search in the family Canidae to find a matching family (if we have a matching genus then we will automatically have a matching family and, if not, there is some bizarre and amusing mistake).Family Canidae. Genus Canis. There are several species in the genus Canis.Canis latrans - the coyote is a fine example.
What is a group of related species are in the same?
A group of closely related species would share the same genus.
