What is the correct format for the binomial name of a manatee?
A) Trichechus Manatus
B) trichechus manatus
C) TRICHECHUS manatus
D) Trichechus manatus
E) trichechus Manatus

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The correct format for the binomial name of a manatee is to capitalize the first letter of the genus name (Trichechus) and use lowercase for the species name (manatus). This is known as binomial nomenclature and helps to standardize the naming of species in science.

What Is the Correct Format for the Binomial Name of a Manatee