Which one of the following specific epithets is not associa…

Biology The Living World Species Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

Which one of the following specific epithets is not associated with genus Panthera?

leo

tigris

pardus

melongena

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The correct answer is:

Genus Panthera includes big cats like lion, tiger, and leopard. Their species names are:

• Panthera leo → lion

• Panthera tigris → tiger

• Panthera pardus → leopard

But melongena belongs to Solanum melongena (brinjal), not Panthera.

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