Question

1. living oceans: classification

what is the genus name for a killer whale, orcinus orca? select one answer.
orca
orcinus
killer whale
orcinus orca

Explanation:

In binomial nomenclature, the first part of the scientific name (e.g., Orcinus in Orcinus orca) represents the genus. The second part (orca) is the species. "Killer whale" is a common name, not a taxonomic term. Orcinus orca is the full scientific name (genus + species).

Answer:

Orcinus