Question

multiple - choice question
if two species have the same \first name\ in their scientific name aka, the genus, that means
they are closely related.
they were named by the same scientist
the are very smart.
they were named in the same year.

Explanation:

In biological classification, organisms in the same genus share a more recent common - ancestor and are closely related. The genus is a taxonomic rank above species. Having the same genus name implies a close evolutionary relationship.

Answer:

They are closely related.