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?

The scientific names Quercus Alba and Quercus rubra indicate that both the white oak and red oak belong to the Quercus genus, which is the genus for oak trees. The species names "Alba" and "rubra" help differentiate between the two specific types of oak trees based on their characteristics, such as the color of their bark or wood.