Classification of common farm animals Flashcards
1
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scientific name for most of the domestic breeds of cattle (Jersey, Shorthorn, Highland)
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Bos taurus taurus
2
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scientific name for humped breeds of cattle (Zebu: American brahman)
A
Bos taurus indicus
3
Q
Scientific name of chicken
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Gallus gallus domesticus
4
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Scientific name of duck
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Anas platyrhynchos
5
Q
Scientific name of goat
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Capra aegagrus hircus/ Capra hircus
6
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Scientific name of goose
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Anser anser (Anser anser domesticus or Anser cygnoides)
7
Q
Scientific name of ostrich
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Struthio camelus
8
Q
Scientific name of rabbit
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Oryctolagus cuniculus
9
Q
Scientific name of sheep
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Ovis aries
10
Q
Scientific name of quail
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Coturnix coturnix
11
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Scientific name of pigeon
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Columba livia
12
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Scientific name of guinea fowl
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Numida meleagris