In the binomial naming system for organisms, the lion is called $\text{Panthera leo}$. Which statement is correct?
- AThe lion belongs to the kingdom $\text{Panthera}$.
- BThe lion belongs to the genus $\text{Panthera}$.
- CThe lion belongs to the species $\text{Panthera}$.
- DThe lion belongs to the genus $\text{leo}$.