Biology : Scientific Names of Animals - II

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Scientific names comprise the genus and the species.
SCIENTIFIC NAME TO ANIMAL - For each scientific name below, identify the animal.

1. Dasypus novemcinctus

Answer: armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus is the scientific name for the nine-banded armadillo.

2. Castor canadensis

Answer: beaver

Castor canadensis is the scientific name for the beaver.

3. Acinocyx jubatus
• cheetah
• lynx
• impala
• beaver

Answer: cheetah

Acinocyx jubatus is the scientific name for the cheetah.

4. Pan troglodytes

Answer: chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes is the scientific name for the chimpanzee.

5. Crocuta crocuta

Answer: hyena

Crocuta crocuta is the scientific name for the spotted hyena.

6. Aepyceros melampus

Answer: impala

Aepyceros melampus is the scientific name for the impala.

7. Felis canadensis

Answer: lynx

Felis canadensis is the scientific name for the Canadian lynx.

8. Enhydra lutris

Answer: otter

Enhydra lutris is the scientific name for the sea otter.

9. Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Answer: panda

Ailuropoda melanoleuca is the scientific name for the giant panda.

10. Coendou prehensilis

Answer: porcupine

Coendou prehensilis is the scientific name for the Brazilian porcupine.