Which of the following is an example of the binomial scientific name?
- AGreen algae
- BSnow leopard
- CRana tigrina
- DChina rose
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Rana tigrina
Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, devised by Linnaeus, every species has a two-part scientific name: the genus first, then the species.
Rana tigrina (an Indian frog) is such a name. Green algae, snow leopard and China rose are common names.