Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the biological name of dog?

  1. banis lupus familiaris

  2. dcanis lupus familiaris

  3. canis lupus familiaris

  4. aanis lupus familiaris
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The scientific name of the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris, indicating it's a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus). The three-part name reflects subspecies classification. The prefix 'Canis' means dog, 'lupus' means wolf, and 'familiaris' denotes domestication. Options A, B, and D contain spelling errors.

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