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Crocodiles (family Crocodylidae) belong to either of two genera (genus names) :
Crocodylus - most crocodiles
Osteolaemus - the "dwarf crocodile" - Osteolaemus tetraspis
Some crocodile classifications within Crocodylus :
Nile crocodile - C. niloticus
Australian Saltwater Crocodile - C. porosus (one of the largest species)
Siamese Crocodile - C. siamensis
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What is the genus of a crocodile?
A total of 14 extant species have been recognized. Further genetic study is needed for the confirmation of proposed species under the genus Osteolaemus, which is currently monotypic.
What 2 names make up the Binomial Nomenclature or scientific name for the crocodile?
American crocodile - Crocodylus acutusNile crocodile - C. niloticusOrinoco crocodile - C. intermediusSalt-water crocodile - C. porosus
What is the genus and species name for a cricket?
The Genus is 'Your' and the species is 'mother' so it is 'Your mother' :D
What is the genus species name for Red Maple?
The genus species name for Red Maple is Acer rubrum.
What is the first part of a organism's scientific name?
Genus. Genus is a group animals having common characteristics. The second name is the species name. For eg: Panthera Tigris is the biological name of tiger. Panthera is the genus and Tigris is the species.
What is the genus of crocodile?
A total of 14 extant species have been recognized. Further genetic study is needed for the confirmation of proposed species under the genus Osteolaemus, which is currently monotypic.
What is the genus and species name for cholera?
The genus and species name for cholera is Vibrio cholerae.
Species and genus name of euglena?
Euglena is actually the genus name as well as the common name for this organism. Finding the exact species is difficult, because the genus Euglena has dozens of species in it.See the Related Links for more information about the genus Euglena as well as a list of the species in this genus.
Is the genus species name for African lion Panthera leo?
The genus name is Panthera. Leo is the species name.
What two classification levels make up a scientific name?
Genus is used for the first name and are capitalized the second name is the species
Is the scientific name of a species consist of a family name and a descriptive name?
The scientific binomial name of an organism consists of its genus and species name. For example: homo sapien is from the genus "homo" and is the species "sapien."
What is the genus and species name for the Domestic Cat?
For the Domestic Cat, the genus is Felis and the species is catus.
