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Multiple Choice
What is the species name for humans?
A
Homo sapiens
B
Homo neanderthalensis
C
Homo erectus
D
Homo habilis
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1
Understand the concept of binomial nomenclature, which is the formal system of naming species. It involves two parts: the genus name and the species name.
Recognize that in binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized and the species name is not. Both are italicized or underlined.
Identify the genus name for humans, which is 'Homo'. This is common to all the options provided.
Determine the specific species name for modern humans, which is 'sapiens'. This distinguishes Homo sapiens from other species within the Homo genus.
Combine the genus and species names to form the full scientific name for humans: Homo sapiens.