alleryStart learning →What does the notation Canis sp. mean?
AAn extinct Canis species
BSeveral species of Canis
CAn unspecified Canis species
DA subspecies of Canis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An unspecified Canis species
The abbreviation sp. is used when the exact species cannot or need not be named, while spp. means several species.
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