What is a genus in biological classification?
Q: What is a genus in biological classification?
A: A genus is a rank in biological classification that is above species and below families.
Q: Can a genus contain more than one species?
A: Yes, a genus can include more than one species.
Q: What does a genus refer to when biologists talk about it?
A: When biologists talk about a genus, they mean one or more species of animals or plants that are closely related to each other.
Q: What is the plural form of the word 'genus'?
A: The plural form of the word 'genus' is 'genera'.
Q: How is the scientific name of an organism printed?
A: The scientific name of an organism is always printed in italic.
Q: What are the two parts of a species name and in what order are they written?
A: The two parts of a species name are genus and species, with the genus first.
Q: Do genus names always begin with a capital letter?
A: Yes, genus names always begin with a capital letter.
