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The specific epithet in Solanum tuberosum and canis familiaris respectively is

A

tuberosum and Canis

B

Solanum and familiaris

C

tuberosum and familiaris

D

Solanum and canis

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To solve the question regarding the specific epithet in the scientific names Solanum tuberosum and Canis familiaris, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Binomial Nomenclature**: - The scientific naming of organisms follows a system called binomial nomenclature, which consists of two parts: the genus name and the specific epithet (species name). 2. **Identify the Organisms**: - The first organism is **Solanum tuberosum**, which is the scientific name for the potato. - The second organism is **Canis familiaris**, which is the scientific name for the domestic dog. 3. **Determine the Specific Epithets**: - In the name **Solanum tuberosum**: - "Solanum" is the genus name. - "tuberosum" is the specific epithet. - In the name **Canis familiaris**: - "Canis" is the genus name. - "familiaris" is the specific epithet. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the specific epithets for the two organisms are: - For Solanum tuberosum: **tuberosum** - For Canis familiaris: **familiaris** 5. **Final Answer**: - The specific epithets in Solanum tuberosum and Canis familiaris respectively are **tuberosum and familiaris**.
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