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Which of the following has correct specific epithet?

A
Indica mangifera
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B
Leo Panthera
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C
Canis familiaris
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D
Ascaris
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Solution

The correct option is A Canis familiaris
  • According to rules of binomial nomenclature first word in the scientific name is the generic name (represents genus ) and it starts with capital initial. The second word is specific epithet which starts with a small initial.
  • Only Option C follows these rules.
  • Note that option A seems like a correct option but it has exchanged a generic name and specific epithet. The correct name for mango is 'Mangifera indica'.
So, the correct option is 'Canis familiaris'.

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