Question

which is the correct written form of the scientific name that uses the rules of binomial nomenclature.
o felis domesticus
o felis domesticus
o felis domesticus
o felis domesticus

Explanation:

The rules of binomial nomenclature state that the genus name (first part) should be capitalized, the species name (second part) should be in lowercase, and both should be italicized (or underlined in handwritten form). Let's analyze each option:

1. First option: "Felis domesticus" – Genus (Felis) is capitalized, species (domesticus) is lowercase, and assuming it's italicized (from the context of scientific naming), this follows the rules.
2. Second option: "Felis Domesticus" – The species name "Domesticus" is capitalized, which is incorrect.
3. Third option: "Felis domesticus" (wait, maybe a typo in the original, but the second option has capitalized species, third maybe formatting? Wait, the first option as per the image: Wait, the first radio button option is "Felis domesticus" (correct capitalization and lowercase for species). Wait, let's re - check: Binomial nomenclature rules: Genus (first word) – capitalized, species (second word) – lowercase, and both in italics. So the correct one should have Genus capitalized, species lowercase, and proper formatting. So the first option (assuming the first circle's label is "Felis domesticus" with correct case) is correct. Wait, the options:

• First option: Felis domesticus (Genus capitalized, species lowercase, italicized - correct)
• Second option: Felis Domesticus (species capitalized - incorrect)
• Third option: felis domesticus (genus not capitalized - incorrect)
• Fourth option: (maybe a typo, but from the analysis, the first option with Genus capitalized and species lowercase is correct.

Answer:

A. Felis domesticus (assuming the first option is labeled A, with text "Felis domesticus")