Question

What is the scientific name of the rabbit?
(a) Oryctolagus cuniculus
(b) Funambulus
(c) Orcinus
(d) None of the above.

Answer 1

Rabbit belongs to the family-Leporidae, phylum-Chordata. These are used in scientific research in laboratories in many parts of the world. They are also called as European rabbits because they originated in Europe.

Complete step by step answer:
A domestic or domesticated rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) is a subspecies of the European rabbit, more generally called a pet rabbit, a bunny, a bunny, or a bunny rabbit. Depending on its size, a domestic rabbit kept as a pet may be called a pocket pet. A male rabbit is known as a buck, a female is a doe, and a kit, or kitten, is a young rabbit.
Funambulus : In the Sciuridae tribe, Funambulus is a genus of rodents. The following species are included: Genus - Funambulus , Subgenus - Funambulus : Layard's Palm Squirrel, Indian Palm Squirrel, Nilgiri Striped Palm Squirrel, Dusky Palm Squirrel, Jungle Palm Squirrel, Subgenus - Prasad Sciurus Northern Palm Squirrel Squirrel. Common name- rodent.
Orcinus : Orcinus is a genus of four oceanic dolphin species: O. Orca, the only species in existence, and the three extinct species, O. Ok, Paleorca, O. O. and citoniensis. Yeah, Meyeri. Orcinus was once identified in the Orcininae subfamily, but this is no longer supported. Common name-the killer whale.
**So, the correct answer is ‘ Oryctolagus cuniculus ’. **

Note: Rodentia is the single largest mammalian group. Incidentally, rabbits are not included in the Rodentia; rabbits differ from rodents in having an extra pair of incisors and in other skeletal characteristics. The Lagomorpha is made up of rabbits, hares, and a few other animals.