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Peacock is...

Peacock is

A

Passer domesticus

B

Pavo cristatus

C

Archeopterx lithographica

D

Psittacula eupatrica

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Class of the Peacock**: - The peacock belongs to the class Aves, which includes all birds. 2. **Understand the Characteristics of Birds**: - Birds have specific adaptations that enable flight, such as modified forelimbs (wings), pneumatic bones (hollow bones), and an absence of a urinary bladder. - Their excretory product is uric acid, which helps conserve water. 3. **Examine the Given Options**: - The options provided are: - **Option 1**: Pasidomesticus (common house sparrow) - **Option 2**: Paevochrystasis (peacock) - **Option 3**: Archaeopteryx lithographica (fossil bird) - **Option 4**: Citacola (parrot) 4. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option 1**: Pasidomesticus refers to the common house sparrow, which is not the peacock. - **Option 2**: Paevochrystasis is the correct scientific name for the peacock. - **Option 3**: Archaeopteryx lithographica is a fossil bird and not related to the peacock. - **Option 4**: Citacola refers to a parrot, which is also not the peacock. 5. **Select the Correct Answer**: - Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 2: Paevochrystasis**. ### Final Answer: The peacock is **Paevochrystasis**. ---
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