GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is scientific name of “Dolphin"?
A
Delphinidae delphis
B
Leoparidae cuniculas
C
Equus ferus caballus
D
Alurpoda melanoleuca
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cetacea is a scientific order of large aquatic mammals that have forelimbs modified into flippers, a horizontally flattened tail, one or two nostrils at the top of the head for breathing, and no hind limbs. Cetaceans include all whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

Detailed explanation-2: -The evolution of dolphins, or Delphinus, is believed to have started with the Pakiectus, a four legged, land walking mammal. The Pakiectus dates back to approximately 50 million years ago. Throughout the centuries, these animals have gone through drastic changes to become the modern day dolphin.

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