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

The correct answer is **b. gray squirrel**.<br /><br />* **Sciurus carolinensis** is the scientific name, composed of the genus (Sciurus) and the species (carolinensis).<br />* **Sciurus** is the genus name, encompassing multiple squirrel species.<br />* **carolinensis** is the species name, referring specifically to the Carolina region where it's prevalent, but not the common name.<br />