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What is the correct scientific name of the domestic cat?

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Correct answer: Felis catus

Correct answer: B, Felis catus. The domestic cat is commonly identified by the binomial name Felis catus. Felis is the genus and catus is the specific epithet. Option A, Panthera leo, is the scientific name of the lion. Option C, Canis lupus, is the scientific name of the wolf. Option D, Musca domestica, is the housefly. The comparison shows why both parts of a scientific name matter: different organisms may belong to different genera, and the full two-part name identifies the organism more precisely than a common name. In correct formatting, Felis begins with a capital letter and catus with a lowercase letter; the complete name is italicised in print or underlined when handwritten. Memory cue: “Felis” is associated with cats, whereas “Canis” is associated with dogs and wolves.

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Domestic CatFelis CatusBinomial NomenclatureTaxonomyTaxonomy Binomial NomenclatureThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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