Which one of the following is not correctly matched in the term of Animal and Zoological name?
A. Sheep ⇔ Ovis aries
B. Buffalo ⇔ Bubalus bubalis
C. Swine ⇔ Sus domesticus
D. Camel ⇔ Eqaus caballus
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A. Sheep ⇔ Ovis ariesSheep or domestic sheep is scientifically known as Ovis aries. These are domesticated, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Domestic sheep are relatively small ruminants, usually with a crimped hair called wool and often with horns forming a lateral spiral.
B. Buffalo ⇔ Bubalus bubalis
The water buffalo is scientifically known as Bubalus bubalis, it is a large bovid originating in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The skin of the river buffalo is black, but some specimens may have dark, slate-colored skin.
C. Swine ⇔ Sus domesticus
The pig (Sus domesticus), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the genus Sus, is an omnivorous, domesticated, even-toed, hoofed mammal. The size and weight of hogs largely depend on their breed.
D. Camel ⇔ Eqaus caballus is not correctly matched.
Camels belong to the genus Camelus, with three extant species. These are Arabian Camel / Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus). It is an even-toed ungulate in the genus Camelus that bears distinctive fatty deposits known as "humps" on its back.
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