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From the following, select the right specific epithet.
From the following, select the right specific epithet.
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The correct option is C Canis familiaris
Specific epithet is the second name in the binomial name, which follows the generic name and distinguishes the species from others in the same genus. The correct answer is option c).
Option a) is wrong as the genus name is written second and the species first. The correct name is Mangifera indica.
Option b) is wrong as the species is beginning with a capital letter. Also the species name should be written after the genus name. The right way would be Panthera leo .
Option d) is wrong as the species name is missing. It has to be Ascaris lumbricoides.
Specific epithet is the second name in the binomial name, which follows the generic name and distinguishes the species from others in the same genus. The correct answer is option c).
Option a) is wrong as the genus name is written second and the species first. The correct name is Mangifera indica.
Option b) is wrong as the species is beginning with a capital letter. Also the species name should be written after the genus name. The right way would be Panthera leo .
Option d) is wrong as the species name is missing. It has to be Ascaris lumbricoides.
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