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Name the taxonomic categories in descending order and give the two parts of a binomial name.
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Define species and genus.
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Answer
A species is a group of organisms that are fundamentally alike and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring. A genus is a group of closely related species that share several common features.
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Explanation
The genus is the higher of the two categories.
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