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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Question
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What is scientific name of “Lion"?
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Panthera leo
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Panther pardus
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Panthera tigris
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Artiodactyl cervidae
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The scientific name for lions is Panthera leo. The genus Panthera is of Greek origin and comprises big cat species such as tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards that have the ability to roar. Leo is the Latin word for lion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The full classification for a lion would be: Kingdom, Animalia (animals); Phylum, Chordata (vertebrate animals); Class, Mammalia (mammals); Order, Carnivora (meat eaters); Family, Felidae (all cats); Genus, Panthera (great cats); Species, leo (lions).
Detailed explanation-3: -About Lions Lions (Panthera leo) symbolize power and strength. They are synonymous with the wild across Africa and parts of Asia.
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