From the given table, identify the organism which resembles tiger the most. Give an explanation for your answer.
Common name Scientific name

Tiger Panthera tigris

Wolf Canis lupus

Lion Panthera leo

Cat Felis domesticus

Dog Canis familiaris

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Solution

The scientific names of organisms consist of the genus followed by the species of the organism.
Lion will resemble tiger the most, as they both belong to the same genus.

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