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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A lion’s scientific name is Panthera leo. What genus does it belong to?
A
Panthera
B
leo
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
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 lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lions belong to the phylum Chordata. What class do Lions belong to? Lions belong to the class Mammalia.

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