Question

The scientific name for a white oak is Quercus alba, the scientific name for a red oak is Quercus rubra. What does this tell you about the organism?

Answer 1

The two species are closely related, due to the fact that they are in the same genus. It also tells you that all of their taxonomic groups are the same, from domain to genus.

Explanation:

The more taxonomic groups that organisms have in common, the more closely they are related.