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Q: The scientific name of the domestic ______ is Canis lupus familiaris.
  • A. Buffalo
  • B. Cow
  • C. Cat
  • D. Dog
Correct Answer: Option D - The scientific name of the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris. Dogs are domesticated mammals that belong to the family Canidae (order Carnivora). They are a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and are related to foxes and jackals. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic buffalo is Bubalus bubalis. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cow is Bos taurus. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cat is Felis catus.
D. The scientific name of the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris. Dogs are domesticated mammals that belong to the family Canidae (order Carnivora). They are a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and are related to foxes and jackals. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic buffalo is Bubalus bubalis. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cow is Bos taurus. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cat is Felis catus.

Explanations:

The scientific name of the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris. Dogs are domesticated mammals that belong to the family Canidae (order Carnivora). They are a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and are related to foxes and jackals. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic buffalo is Bubalus bubalis. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cow is Bos taurus. ⇒ Scientific name of domestic cat is Felis catus.