The scientific name for lion is ........

Panthera tigris

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Panthera leo

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Panthera pardus

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Panthera lion

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Solution

The correct option is B Panthera leo
According to binomial nomenclature system, every individual is given a scientific name which includes two terms genus and species.
Lion belongs to Genus Panthera and species Leo.
So, the correct answer is 'Panthera leo'.

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