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The scientific name of a dog is Canis lupus familiaris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This scientific name classifies the domestic dog as a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus<\/em>). Domestic dogs are believed to have been domesticated between 20,000 to 40,000 years ago from their wolf ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific Classification of Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Scientific Classification<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Kingdom<\/strong><\/td>Animalia<\/td><\/tr>
Phylum<\/strong><\/td>Chordata<\/td><\/tr>
Class<\/strong><\/td>Mammalia<\/td><\/tr>
Order<\/strong><\/td>Carnivora<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/strong><\/td>Canidae<\/td><\/tr>
Genus<\/strong><\/td>Canis<\/td><\/tr>
Species<\/strong><\/td>Canis lupus<\/td><\/tr>
Subspecies<\/strong><\/td>Canis lupus familiaris<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Common Name<\/strong><\/td>Dog<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why is the Scientific Name Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scientific names provide a universal method of identifying animals. Instead of using local names (like dog, perro, chien, etc.), scientists use a standard naming system known as binomial nomenclature<\/strong>, which is Latin-based. This helps in global research, conservation, and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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