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The Living World: Scientific names MCQ

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Scientific namesEasyQuestion 9308

Question

In the scientific name Mangifera indica, the word Mangifera represents the:

  1. A
    Genus
    Correct
  2. B
    Species epithet only
  3. C
    Family
  4. D
    Order

Correct answer

Genus

Explanation

The first word in a binomial name indicates the genus.

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