Question

Which of the following has correct specific epithet?

• A. Indica mangifera
• B. Leo Panthera
• C. Canis familiaris
• D. Ascaris

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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'.