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When given a scientific name, what is the LAST portion of it?

A. Specific epithet

Or

B. Genus

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Answer:

Specific epithet

Step-by-step explanation:

The binomial nomenclature system combines two names into one to give all species unique scientific names. The first part of a scientific name is called the genus. The second part of a species name is the specific epithet.
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