The scientific name of a rabbit is:

Oryctolagus oriculus

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Oryctolagus cuniculus

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Oryctolagus rabiculus

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Oryctolagus caniculus

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The correct option is B Oryctolagus cuniculus
Rabbits are small, furry mammals with long ears, short fluffy tails, and strong, large hind legs. They vary in color and size, ranging in weight from 2 to 7 kilograms, depending on breed. The scientific name of a rabbit is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

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(a)	Micropyle of ovule close to funiculus as a result of $180^{o}$ curvature.	(i)	Dolichos
(b)	Micropyle, chalaza and funiculus of ovule are on the same vertical line.	(ii)	Loranthus
(c)	Body of ovule is placed right angles to funiculus and bends in such a way that micropyle comes towards funiculus.	(iii)	Helianthus
(d)	Ovules are without integuments	(iv)	Polygonum
		(v)	Sphagnum