Question
What is the specific name of the gray squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis? Answer a. Sciurus carolinensis b. gray squirrel c. Sciurus d. carolinensis Marked out of 1.00
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Mirabelle
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Answer
The correct answer is **b. gray squirrel**.* **Sciurus carolinensis** is the scientific name, composed of the genus (Sciurus) and the species (carolinensis).* **Sciurus** is the genus name, encompassing multiple squirrel species.* **carolinensis** is the species name, referring specifically to the Carolina region where it's prevalent, but not the common name.