47. A large cat, found in North and South America, is known by several common
names: cougar, puma, mountain lion, catamount, or panther. The scientific name of
the cat is Puma concolor. What are the benefits of using scientific names instead of
common names?
Select THREE correct answers.
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Scientific names prevent confusion created by common names.
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Scientific names help match organisms to specific regions.
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Scientific names allow scientists from different areas to
communicate.
Scientific names are simple and easy to remember.
Scientific names differentiate species of organisms in the same
family.
