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Which of the following is an example of a polytypic genus?

  1. A
    Homo
  2. B
    Panthera
  3. C
    Felis
  4. D
    All of the above

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A polytypic genus is one that contains two or more species. Panthera (lions, tigers, leopards) and Felis (cats) are classic examples. Note: While modern Homo is monotypic (only H. sapiens survives), historically it was polytypic (including H. erectus, H. neanderthalensis, etc.). In a general biological context, these are all treated as genera containing multiple species.

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Which of the following is an example of a polytypic genus?
A
Homo
B
Panthera
C
Felis
D
All of the above

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