What is the smallest taxonomic group that contains organisms of different species?

1 Answer
Jan 12, 2017

Smallest taxonomic group containing organisms of different species is GENUS .

Explanation:

In hierarchical classification there are several categories: each category may include different taxa. Genus is the lowest category that includes different species.

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For example Genus Panthera. It is the genus under which there are different specie of big cats.

  • Panthera tigris is scientific name of tiger.
  • Panthera leo is scientific name of lion.
  • Panthera pardus is scientific name of leopard.
  • Panthera onca is scientific name of jaguar.