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Find out the scientific names of any five common animals and plants. Do these names have anything in common with the names you normally use to identify them. For example, margosa tree in Hindi is called Neem, in Bangla Neem, in Marathi Limba and in Tamil Vembu.
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Five common animals and their scientific names
| Common name | Scientific name |
|---|---|
| Lion | Panthera leo |
| Tiger | Panthera tigris |
| Human being | Homo sapiens |
| House sparrow | Passer domesticus |
| Frog | Rana tigrina |
Five common plants and their scientific names
| Common name | Scientific name |
|---|---|
| Neem (margosa) | Azadirachta indica |
| Potato | Solanum tuberosum |
| Wheat | Triticum aestivum |
| Pea | Pisum sativum |
| Sunflower | Helianthus annuus |
Scientific names generally do not resemble the everyday names used for these organisms. Common names can vary between languages and regions, while scientific names follow a universal system and identify each organism consistently.
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