Which of the following is the correct way to write the scientific name of this bacterium?
A)Staph Aureus
B)Staphylococcus Aureus
C)Staphylococcus aureus.
D)Staphylococcus Aureus..
E)S.Aureus,

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The correct way to write a scientific name is to italicize the genus and species name, capitalize the genus name, and use lowercase for the species name. Additionally, the species name should be written in full and not abbreviated. Therefore, the correct way to write the scientific name for this bacterium is Staphylococcus aureus. Option C is the only one that follows these guidelines.

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