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In the scientific name of mango, Mangifera indica, the Mangifera is the _______.
In the scientific name of mango, Mangifera indica, the Mangifera is the _______.
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The correct option is B genus
There are some rules to be followed while writing the scientific names of organisms. There exist two parts of a scientific name. The genus name starts with a capital letter and is written first. The genus name is followed by the specific name and starts with a small letter. Thus, in Mangifera indica, the Mangifera is the generic name.
There are some rules to be followed while writing the scientific names of organisms. There exist two parts of a scientific name. The genus name starts with a capital letter and is written first. The genus name is followed by the specific name and starts with a small letter. Thus, in Mangifera indica, the Mangifera is the generic name.
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