What is the scientific name of Humans?

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  1. Mangifera Indica
  2. Rana Tigrina
  3. Homo sapiens
  4. Homo species

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Option 3 : Homo sapiens
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The correct answer is Homo sapiens

Explanation:

  • The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
  • Scientific names are part of a binomial nomenclature system that provides a unique name to every species, consisting of the genus name followed by the species name.
  • The genus name Homo means "man" in Latin, and the species name sapiens means "wise" or "discerning".
  • Mangifera indica: This is the scientific name for the mango tree.
  • Rana tigrina: This is the scientific name for the Indian bullfrog. 
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