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Look at the scientific names for the two organisms below:

Felis domesticus
Felis bengalensis

What can you tell about these two organisms from their scientific names?

A. You cannot tell anything about an organism from its scientific name alone.
B. The organisms are different subgroups of the same species.
C. The organisms are different species, but belong to the same genus.
D. The organisms belong to the same kingdom but different phyla.

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Answer:C. The organisms are different species, but belong to the same genus.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Paolo Capriotti
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Answer:

I would say C

Step-by-step explanation:

Because The genus is the first name and the spiecies is the second name

hope this helps :)

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