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The scientific name for woodchucks Marmota monax and the scientific name for the long-tailed marmot is Marmota caudata. Which of the following statements describes the taxonomic relationship between the woodchuck and the long-tailed marmot?
The scientific name for woodchucks Marmota monax and the scientific name for the long-tailed marmot is Marmota caudata. Which of the following statements describes the taxonomic relationship between the woodchuck and the long-tailed marmot?
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The correct option is A They belong to the same genus
From the given scientific names, Marmota monax and Marmota caudata, it is evident that they have a common genus of origin. They are evolved from the same genus, Marmota. This can be easily identified from the binomial nomenclature system where the genus name is followed by a species name. Genus name starts with a capital letter and species name with a small letter.
From the given scientific names, Marmota monax and Marmota caudata, it is evident that they have a common genus of origin. They are evolved from the same genus, Marmota. This can be easily identified from the binomial nomenclature system where the genus name is followed by a species name. Genus name starts with a capital letter and species name with a small letter.
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