NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing a taxonomic hierarchy with two main branches labeled 'Mangifera indica' and 'Panthera leo'. The genus names are indicated at the branching points. Which label correctly identifies the genus of the species 'Mangifera indica'?
Mangifera
leo
indica
Panthera
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, the first word 'Mangifera' represents the genus, while 'indica' is the specific epithet. Therefore, 'Mangifera' is the correct genus for 'Mangifera indica'.
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