0
You visited us 0 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The scientific name for lion is ........
  1. Panthera tigris
  2. Panthera leo
  3. Panthera lion
  4. Panthera pardus

A
Panthera pardus
B
Panthera lion
C
Panthera tigris
D
Panthera leo
Solution
Verified by Toppr

According to binomial nomenclature system, every individual is given a scientific name which includes two terms genus and species.
Lion belongs to Genus Panthera and species Leo.
So, the correct answer is 'Panthera leo'.

Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
In the scientific name of tiger, Panthera tigris, the name is Panthera and the name is tigris.
View Solution
Q2

In the scientific name of tiger Panthera tigris, the _____name is Panthera and the _____ name is tigris.


View Solution
Q3
Panthera Leo is the scientific name of ___________.
View Solution
Q4
The scientific name for lion is ........
View Solution
Q5
Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is now
View Solution