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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Question
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What is scientific name of “Apple"?
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Pyrus malus
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Raphanus sativus
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Solanum tubersum
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Capsicum fruitscence
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Note: The apple, common apple, and paradise apple are all names for tree species. Malus pumila is the acquired scientific name for apple. But it’s also known as Malus domestica, Malus sylvestris, Malus communis, and Pyrus malus according to Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common Names: Names for this tree species include the apple, common apple, and paradise apple. The accepted scientific name is Malus pumila, but is also referred to as Malus domestica, Malus sylvestris, Malus communis, and Pyrus malus (ITIS website).
Detailed explanation-3: -Apple (Pyrus malus) is the most widely used fruit across the world. Apple fruit tree is perennial and member of family Rosaceae.
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