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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 6 Objective Question

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6. Which of the following is an example of trinominal nomenclature given in the slides?
Options
A Homo sapiens
B Panthera tigris tigris (the Bengal tiger)
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C Canis familiaris
D Rana tigrina
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Trinominal nomenclature adds a third term to indicate a subspecies; Panthera tigris tigris denotes the Bengal tiger subspecies.

Hint

Look for a three-part scientific name indicating a subspecies.

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