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What two names make up a scientific name?
Binomial nomenclature: The scientific name of an organism consists of two words: the genus name and the specific epithet.
What is the scientific name for animal?
Animalia
Animal/Scientific names
What is the scientific name for a dog?
Canis lupus familiaris
Dog/Scientific names
What’s the scientific name for a human?
Homo sapiens
Human/Scientific names
Homo sapiens, (Latin: “wise man”) the species to which all modern human beings belong. Homo sapiens is one of several species grouped into the genus Homo, but it is the only one that is not extinct. See also human evolution.
Can any dog mate with any dog?
Dogs and coyotes are genetically similar enough to reproduce. However, their offspring are infertile, which means they cannot reproduce. All dogs of all breeds can breed with each other. They just produce another adorable four-legged friend for the world to love.
What are facts about salamanders?
Interesting facts about salamanders include: Salamanders are amphibious animals that are widely distributed north of the equator, particularly inhabiting the wetlands and arid ecosystems in the region. They are often characterized by their smooth, shiny skin and the distinctive markings and coloration on their bodies. Salamanders belong to the same class as toads and frogs.
Is a salamander an amphibian?
A salamander is an amphibian in the order Caudata which has a lizardlike appearance, although salamanders lack the scales of true lizards.
What does a salamander look like?
Salamanders look like lizards. They have a long body, a long tail, and four legs. Orange salamanders look regular sized and are not slimy. They have small spots that are usually yellow. but do not sqeeze them to hard because thay are also soft. It is a salamander that is yellow and black. It also has 4 legs.
What is the classification of a salamander?
Salamanders belong to the order Caudata, one of three orders in the Amphibia class, along with Anura (frog and toads) and Gymnophiona (caecilians, which have no legs and resemble large worms).