Animal Species and Their Scientific Names
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Which of the following pairs of organisms belong to the same genus?

  • Horse and Monkey
  • Cow and Wild Yak
  • Lion and Leopard
  • Cat and African Wild Cat (correct)
  • What is the scientific name of the plant commonly known as 'Brinjal'?

  • Solanum lycopersicum
  • Solanum melongera (correct)
  • Allium cepa
  • Solanum tuberosum
  • Which of the following is the scientific classification for the domestic chicken?

  • Passer domesticus
  • Pavo cristatus
  • Gallus domesticus (correct)
  • Columbidae
  • Based on the provided data, which animal's scientific name is most closely related to the Buffalo?

    <p>Domestic Yak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these scientific names does not refer to a fruit?

    <p>Cicer arietinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Animal Species and Scientific Names

    • Frog: Rana tigrana
    • Tree Frog: Hyla
    • Cow: Bos taurus
    • Ox: Bos taurus
    • Buffalo: Bos taurus
    • Wild Yak: Bos mutus
    • Domestic Yak: Bos grunniens
    • Horse: Equus caballus
    • Lion-tailed Macaque/Beard Baboon: (Note: These are different species, not a single entry)
    • Monkey: Cercopithecidae (Family, not a specific species)
    • Tiger: Panthera tigris
    • Lion: Panthera leo
    • Leopard: Panthera pardus
    • Cat: Felis catus
    • African Wild Cat: Felis lybica
    • Wolf: Canis lupus
    • Goat: Capra aegagrus hircus
    • Humpback Whale: Megaptera novaeangliae
    • Comb Jelly: Ctenophora (Phylum, not a specific species)
    • Bumblebee: Bombus (Genus, not a species)
    • Hen: Gallus domesticus
    • Peacock: Pavo cristatus
    • Sparrow: Passer domesticus
    • Pigeon: Columbidae (Family)
    • Parrot: Psittaciformes (Order, not a species)

    Plant Species and Scientific Names

    • Ashoka: Polyalthia longifolia
    • Ironwood/Australian Pine: Casuarina
    • Rice: Oryza sativa
    • Wheat: Triticum aestivum
    • Mustard: Brassica juncea
    • Chickpea (Chana): Cicer arietinum
    • Brinjal: Solanum melongena
    • Potato: Solanum tuberosum
    • Onion: Allium cepa
    • Peas: Pisum sativum
    • Tomato: Solanum lycopersicum
    • Mango: Mangifera indica
    • Banana: Musa paradisiaca
    • Guava: Psidium guajava
    • Papaya: Carica papaya
    • Pineapple: Ananas comosus
    • Apple: Malus domestica
    • Grapes: Vitis vinifera
    • Amla: Phyllanthus emblica
    • Orange: Citrus × sinensis
    • Watermelon: (Genus needs specification)
    • Coconut: Cocos nucifera
    • Daffodil: Narcissus
    • Rose: Rosa
    • Carnation: Dianthus caryophyllus
    • Lily: Lilium

    Note: Genus & Species

    Important Consideration: The provided list often gives only the genus or family, not the complete species name (e.g., Rana tigrana is the species name, Rana is the genus). This distinction is crucial in biology.

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    Test your knowledge of various animal species and their corresponding scientific names in this engaging quiz. From frogs to whales, see how well you can match each common name with its scientific classification. Perfect for biology enthusiasts and students alike!

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