Is the most specific part of the scientific name of an organism?
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Paula
The 2nd part. The 1st part is the genus The 2nd part is the species (or specific part. "The first part of the name – the generic name – identifies the genus to which the species belongs, while the second part – the specific name or specific epithet – identifies the species within the genus. For example, humans belong to the genus Homo and within this genus to the species Homo sapiens. " Which is a quote fro here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binomial_nomenclature
Metal
the Species name, written out as a binomial with the genus and species,
Clarissa Spencer
the variety
Land-shark
If it's homework, then read the info in the link. You're after the epithet. http://www.anbg.gov.au/chah/avh/help/names/index.html
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