Sciurus is the type genus of the squirrel family, which has the scientific name
A) Sciuraceae.
B) Sciurus aceae.
C) Sciurus idae.
D) Sciurus.
E) Sciuridae.

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The correct answer is E because Sciuridae is the scientific name for the squirrel family, and Sciurus is the type genus within that family. Choice A (Sciuraceae) is not a valid scientific name. Choice B (Sciurus aceae) and choice C (Sciurus idae) are not valid scientific names and do not follow the conventions of binomial nomenclature. Choice D (Sciurus) is only the name of the type genus and does not refer to the entire family.

Sciurus Is the Type Genus of the Squirrel Family, Which