A genus can best be defined as
A)a taxon composed of families.
B)a taxon composed of one or more species and a classification level lying below family.
C)a taxon belonging to a species.
D)a taxon comprised of classes.
E)the most specific taxon.

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A genus is a taxonomic rank that lies below family and is composed of one or more species. It is more specific than family but less specific than species.

A Genus Can Best Be Defined as