Question
Which of the organisms in the table is (are) most similar to a tiger (Panthera tigris)?
A.
Panthera leo
B.
Proteles cristatus
C.
Canis latrans
D.
Canis lupus
A.
Panthera leo
B.
Proteles cristatus
C.
Canis latrans
D.
Canis lupus
Answers
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The organism most similar to a tiger (Panthera tigris) from the options given is A. Panthera leo, which is the scientific name for the lion. Both tigers and lions belong to the genus *Panthera*, making them more closely related to each other than to the other organisms listed.
The other options are:
B. Proteles cristatus - Aardwolf, which is not closely related to tigers.
C. Canis latrans - Coyote, which belongs to the genus *Canis*.
D. Canis lupus - Gray wolf, which also belongs to the genus *Canis*.
So, the correct answer is A. Panthera leo.
The other options are:
B. Proteles cristatus - Aardwolf, which is not closely related to tigers.
C. Canis latrans - Coyote, which belongs to the genus *Canis*.
D. Canis lupus - Gray wolf, which also belongs to the genus *Canis*.
So, the correct answer is A. Panthera leo.